2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency by Question 108. In which province or territory do you work?

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.

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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 National Capital Region 57 28 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 15
2024 New Brunswick 52 34 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 47 43 4 2 4 0 0 90 6 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 52 45 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 44 49 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 45
2022 National Capital Region 48 40 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2022 New Brunswick 50 38 6 4 1 0 0 88 6 260
2022 Nova Scotia 61 32 2 2 2 0 0 93 4 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 54 41 3 2 0 0 0 95 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 61 30 0 7 2 0 0 92 8 60
2020 New Brunswick 56 33 3 6 1 0 0 89 8 260
2020 Nova Scotia 48 38 4 8 1 0 0 87 10 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 58 38 0 2 2 0 0 96 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 28 1 6 0 0 0 93 6 70

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 National Capital Region 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 78 13 4 1 3 0 0 91 5 205
2024 Nova Scotia 83 6 3 2 1 1 4 94 3 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 84 13 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 91 7 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 45

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 National Capital Region 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 62 26 3 5 4 0 0 87 9 205
2024 Nova Scotia 85 2 4 1 1 1 5 93 2 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 82 13 0 2 3 0 0 95 5 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 92 6 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 45

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 National Capital Region 35 7 28 0 30 0 0 42 30 15
2024 New Brunswick 43 28 9 13 7 0 1 71 20 205
2024 Nova Scotia 51 30 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 48 28 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 57 30 4 7 2 0 0 88 8 45
2022 National Capital Region 19 36 6 12 23 0 5 57 37 15
2022 New Brunswick 52 34 5 7 2 0 0 86 8 255
2022 Nova Scotia 67 23 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 68 27 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 28 3 5 3 0 0 88 8 60
2020 New Brunswick 56 31 6 3 3 0 1 88 6 260
2020 Nova Scotia 45 37 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 60 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 63 30 1 6 0 0 0 93 6 70
2019 National Capital Region 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 66 24 3 6 1 0 0 90 7 270
2019 Nova Scotia 68 23 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 57 39 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 61 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 65

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 National Capital Region 29 64 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 41 38 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 33 43 9 8 7 0 0 77 14 75
2024 Prince Edward Island 35 42 13 8 2 0 0 77 10 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 51 39 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 45
2022 National Capital Region 23 65 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2022 New Brunswick 35 42 9 9 4 0 1 78 13 260
2022 Nova Scotia 34 42 7 10 7 0 0 75 18 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 42 42 7 7 3 0 0 84 9 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 39 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 60
2020 New Brunswick 44 38 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 260
2020 Nova Scotia 36 39 5 16 4 0 0 76 19 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 34 56 4 6 0 0 0 91 6 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 29 1 4 0 0 0 94 4 70
2019 National Capital Region 47 47 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 38 42 7 11 3 0 0 80 13 270
2019 Nova Scotia 43 33 9 11 3 0 0 76 14 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 40 38 11 10 2 0 0 78 12 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 47 46 4 3 0 0 0 92 3 70

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 National Capital Region 42 28 8 8 14 0 0 70 22 15
2024 New Brunswick 52 32 8 5 2 0 1 85 7 205
2024 Nova Scotia 57 33 4 4 3 0 0 90 7 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 20 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 45
2022 National Capital Region 31 51 5 13 0 0 0 82 13 15
2022 New Brunswick 50 36 7 4 2 0 1 87 6 255
2022 Nova Scotia 63 26 5 2 4 0 0 88 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 75 13 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 66 23 5 2 2 2 0 91 4 60
2020 New Brunswick 63 26 6 2 2 0 0 90 5 255
2020 Nova Scotia 53 33 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 57 37 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 76 21 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 59 30 6 3 1 0 0 90 5 270
2019 Nova Scotia 64 25 6 2 3 0 0 88 5 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 52 38 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 29 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 70

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 National Capital Region 49 44 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 51 28 8 7 6 0 1 79 13 205
2024 Nova Scotia 58 24 6 9 3 0 0 83 11 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 66 28 3 0 2 0 0 94 2 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 76 15 0 7 2 0 0 91 9 45
2022 National Capital Region 54 24 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 15
2022 New Brunswick 52 30 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 260
2022 Nova Scotia 72 16 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 68 18 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 73 23 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 60
2020 New Brunswick 60 26 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 260
2020 Nova Scotia 58 31 5 1 5 0 0 89 6 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 64 30 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 81 17 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 66 29 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 61 27 4 5 2 0 0 88 7 270
2019 Nova Scotia 61 23 9 4 2 1 0 85 7 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 61 30 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 18 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 70

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 National Capital Region 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 46 34 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 205
2024 Nova Scotia 60 31 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 42 46 7 3 2 0 0 88 6 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 62 31 2 4 0 0 0 93 4 45
2022 National Capital Region 36 45 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 47 35 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 260
2022 Nova Scotia 68 22 5 2 2 0 0 90 4 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 55 34 3 7 0 0 0 90 7 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 36 0 2 2 0 0 96 4 60
2020 New Brunswick 54 31 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 260
2020 Nova Scotia 65 25 3 3 2 0 0 91 6 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 54 33 6 8 0 0 0 87 8 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 20 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 31 58 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 46 35 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 270
2019 Nova Scotia 62 25 6 5 2 0 0 87 8 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 54 31 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 39 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 70

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 National Capital Region 35 59 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 48 29 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 205
2024 Nova Scotia 33 44 13 7 2 0 0 78 9 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 52 24 8 14 2 0 0 76 16 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 21 7 3 2 0 0 89 4 45
2022 National Capital Region 52 37 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 44 36 10 7 3 0 0 80 11 260
2022 Nova Scotia 51 28 8 6 8 0 0 79 14 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 54 33 0 8 5 0 0 88 12 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 55 23 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 60
2020 New Brunswick 49 30 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 260
2020 Nova Scotia 35 36 10 12 7 0 0 71 20 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 42 37 11 4 4 0 2 81 8 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 55 33 4 6 1 0 0 89 7 70
2019 National Capital Region 34 42 18 5 0 0 0 76 5 15
2019 New Brunswick 39 37 11 8 4 0 0 76 13 270
2019 Nova Scotia 37 40 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 45 28 12 6 8 0 0 73 14 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 39 45 9 8 0 0 0 84 8 70

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 National Capital Region 21 79 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 47 37 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 205
2024 Nova Scotia 44 40 4 9 3 0 0 84 12 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 44 42 3 8 2 0 0 86 11 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 57 33 2 6 2 0 0 90 8 45
2022 National Capital Region 39 54 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 42 40 8 8 3 0 0 81 10 260
2022 Nova Scotia 49 40 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 44 41 8 7 0 0 0 84 7 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 55 37 4 5 0 0 0 92 5 60
2020 New Brunswick 44 36 10 7 2 0 0 81 10 260
2020 Nova Scotia 41 43 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 44 43 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 57 35 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 70
2019 National Capital Region 64 23 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 36 37 12 9 5 0 0 73 15 270
2019 Nova Scotia 36 41 12 9 2 0 0 78 11 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 35 43 10 6 6 0 0 78 12 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 45 51 3 0 1 0 0 96 1 70

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 National Capital Region 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 60 30 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 205
2024 Nova Scotia 63 31 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 59 28 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 66 24 2 3 4 0 0 91 7 45
2022 National Capital Region 65 29 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 58 31 6 2 2 0 0 90 3 260
2022 Nova Scotia 63 29 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 63 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 66 28 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 60
2020 New Brunswick 57 33 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 255
2020 Nova Scotia 59 34 5 0 1 0 0 94 1 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 55 41 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 75 21 1 3 0 0 0 96 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 59 30 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 51 37 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 270
2019 Nova Scotia 56 32 11 0 1 0 0 88 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 45 48 2 2 2 2 0 94 4 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 70

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 National Capital Region 27 73 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 50 26 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 205
2024 Nova Scotia 45 34 7 9 5 0 0 80 14 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 50 32 5 11 2 0 0 81 14 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 30 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 40 47 0 7 6 0 0 87 13 15
2022 New Brunswick 47 36 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 255
2022 Nova Scotia 52 33 5 7 4 0 0 85 11 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 60 26 6 4 5 0 0 86 9 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 26 2 11 2 0 0 86 12 60
2020 New Brunswick 49 31 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 260
2020 Nova Scotia 37 38 8 11 6 0 0 75 17 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 49 40 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 33 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 70
2019 National Capital Region 53 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 42 35 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 270
2019 Nova Scotia 47 34 8 6 6 0 0 81 11 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 47 26 10 8 6 2 0 75 15 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 44 48 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 70

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 National Capital Region 49 51 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 62 26 8 3 2 0 0 87 4 205
2024 Nova Scotia 64 29 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 61 35 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 73 15 7 4 0 0 0 88 4 45
2022 National Capital Region 51 43 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 63 26 9 2 0 0 0 89 2 255
2022 Nova Scotia 79 15 2 2 1 0 0 94 3 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 61 29 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 70 29 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 67 24 6 1 2 0 0 91 3 255
2020 Nova Scotia 65 28 6 0 1 0 0 93 1 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 61 30 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 83 14 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 70
2019 National Capital Region 65 18 6 12 0 0 0 83 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 59 32 5 2 1 0 0 92 3 270
2019 Nova Scotia 78 15 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 58 33 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 72 26 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 70

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 National Capital Region 41 44 8 0 7 0 0 85 7 15
2024 New Brunswick 43 39 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 205
2024 Nova Scotia 41 40 10 8 1 0 0 81 9 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 52 27 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 28 2 5 2 0 0 92 7 45
2022 National Capital Region 59 24 0 12 5 0 0 83 17 15
2022 New Brunswick 45 40 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 260
2022 Nova Scotia 54 29 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 44 42 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 66 22 5 4 4 0 0 88 8 60
2020 New Brunswick 49 33 11 5 1 0 0 82 7 260
2020 Nova Scotia 43 40 2 8 6 0 0 83 15 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 48 40 2 6 2 0 2 90 8 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 30 4 7 0 0 0 88 7 70
2019 National Capital Region 30 53 0 12 6 0 0 83 17 15
2019 New Brunswick 43 39 10 4 3 0 0 82 7 270
2019 Nova Scotia 46 33 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 34 36 14 9 4 4 0 73 13 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 33 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 70

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 National Capital Region 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 50 30 11 5 3 0 1 81 9 205
2024 Nova Scotia 51 36 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 57 24 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 32 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 45
2022 National Capital Region 42 46 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 54 31 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 255
2022 Nova Scotia 58 32 4 2 3 0 0 91 5 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 50 28 16 2 4 0 0 78 6 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 55 28 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 60
2020 New Brunswick 58 27 8 3 3 0 0 85 6 260
2020 Nova Scotia 45 36 5 10 4 0 0 82 13 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 51 34 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 31 10 1 1 0 0 87 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 30 53 0 6 6 6 0 88 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 50 34 9 3 3 0 0 84 6 270
2019 Nova Scotia 53 29 6 9 2 0 1 83 11 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 38 39 11 2 6 2 2 80 8 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 45 35 15 5 0 0 0 81 5 70

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 National Capital Region 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 48 32 11 4 3 1 1 82 7 205
2024 Nova Scotia 49 36 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 57 25 8 6 5 0 0 82 10 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 71 23 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 45
2022 National Capital Region 46 43 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 87 6 260
2022 Nova Scotia 58 28 6 3 3 0 1 88 7 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 46 39 7 6 2 0 0 85 9 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 31 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 60
2020 New Brunswick 53 31 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 255
2020 Nova Scotia 48 38 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 62 27 10 2 0 0 0 89 2 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 72 25 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 70
2019 National Capital Region 56 37 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 47 36 8 8 2 0 0 83 9 265
2019 Nova Scotia 50 37 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 51 33 6 4 4 2 0 86 8 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 45 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 70

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 National Capital Region 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 52 33 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 205
2024 Nova Scotia 67 23 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 51 39 6 2 2 0 0 90 5 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 76 20 2 3 0 0 0 96 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 46 48 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 54 33 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 260
2022 Nova Scotia 66 24 4 3 2 0 0 90 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 61 31 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 24 1 6 0 0 0 93 6 60
2020 New Brunswick 62 25 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 260
2020 Nova Scotia 71 19 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 61 24 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 78 17 2 2 1 0 0 96 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 60 28 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 55 33 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 270
2019 Nova Scotia 66 26 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 66 26 4 2 2 0 0 92 4 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 75 22 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 70

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 National Capital Region 41 51 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 39 35 14 5 6 0 0 75 11 205
2024 Nova Scotia 57 29 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 75
2024 Prince Edward Island 39 48 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 44 43 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 45
2022 National Capital Region 52 36 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 37 32 19 8 4 0 1 70 11 260
2022 Nova Scotia 42 42 9 3 3 0 1 85 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 27 57 12 4 0 0 0 84 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 41 39 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 60
2020 New Brunswick 35 35 21 7 2 0 0 70 9 255
2020 Nova Scotia 39 38 17 4 2 0 0 77 6 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 43 32 12 13 0 0 0 75 13 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 55 28 14 0 3 0 0 83 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 36 53 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 15
2019 New Brunswick 38 32 21 6 2 0 1 71 8 270
2019 Nova Scotia 48 38 9 4 1 0 0 86 5 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 39 45 7 2 6 0 0 85 9 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 33 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 65

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 National Capital Region 15 6 37 34 7 0 0 42 22 15
2024 New Brunswick 9 29 39 10 10 0 2 21 39 205
2024 Nova Scotia 9 18 40 23 10 0 0 33 27 75
2024 Prince Edward Island 8 21 48 11 9 0 3 21 30 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 2 4 53 23 13 0 5 38 6 45
2022 National Capital Region 13 18 29 17 17 0 6 36 33 15
2022 New Brunswick 7 27 38 21 6 0 1 27 35 260
2022 Nova Scotia 4 20 36 24 15 0 1 39 24 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 5 7 34 36 16 0 2 53 12 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 2 23 30 37 8 0 0 45 25 60
2020 New Brunswick 6 25 35 23 9 1 1 33 31 260
2020 Nova Scotia 7 16 42 20 14 0 0 35 23 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 4 6 45 24 19 0 2 44 10 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 3 14 42 23 18 0 0 41 17 70
2019 National Capital Region 0 12 29 42 17 0 0 60 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 5 23 41 18 11 1 1 29 29 270
2019 Nova Scotia 8 16 34 25 16 0 1 42 24 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 6 12 31 33 18 0 0 51 18 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 3 10 57 14 16 0 0 30 13 70

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 National Capital Region 14 6 36 37 7 0 0 43 21 15
2024 New Brunswick 13 33 28 13 10 1 2 24 47 205
2024 Nova Scotia 19 22 34 16 8 0 0 24 42 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 11 27 35 15 9 0 3 25 39 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 17 34 19 16 8 2 4 25 54 45
2022 National Capital Region 12 6 41 30 5 0 6 37 19 15
2022 New Brunswick 13 24 34 20 7 0 1 28 38 260
2022 Nova Scotia 10 19 41 14 14 1 1 29 29 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 7 9 35 24 21 3 0 47 17 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 4 30 36 15 14 0 1 29 34 60
2020 New Brunswick 10 23 39 18 9 0 1 27 33 260
2020 Nova Scotia 12 19 37 17 14 0 0 31 32 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 0 15 37 28 16 0 4 45 16 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 18 10 30 22 19 0 0 42 28 70
2019 National Capital Region 0 17 17 30 36 0 0 65 17 15
2019 New Brunswick 9 22 34 22 11 1 2 33 32 270
2019 Nova Scotia 13 21 37 14 14 0 1 28 35 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 8 6 33 32 20 0 0 53 14 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 11 19 36 15 19 0 0 34 30 70

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 National Capital Region 0 15 37 35 14 0 0 49 15 15
2024 New Brunswick 6 19 34 27 13 1 1 40 25 205
2024 Nova Scotia 4 7 33 31 25 0 0 57 10 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 0 17 32 36 12 0 3 50 17 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 2 9 22 41 21 0 5 65 12 45
2022 National Capital Region 6 12 35 42 0 0 6 44 19 15
2022 New Brunswick 5 17 37 30 11 0 1 41 22 260
2022 Nova Scotia 3 8 25 35 27 0 1 63 12 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 0 3 30 44 18 3 2 65 3 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 18 26 34 22 0 0 56 18 60
2020 New Brunswick 6 15 36 30 11 1 1 42 21 260
2020 Nova Scotia 4 10 28 34 24 0 0 59 14 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 0 0 40 32 26 0 2 59 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 3 5 24 39 28 0 0 68 8 70
2019 National Capital Region 0 12 32 31 25 0 0 56 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 5 14 39 25 14 1 1 40 20 270
2019 Nova Scotia 2 7 30 31 26 0 3 59 10 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 4 0 39 33 24 0 0 57 4 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 11 28 33 28 0 0 61 11 65

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 National Capital Region 0 30 22 34 14 0 0 48 30 15
2024 New Brunswick 17 24 26 14 16 1 2 31 43 205
2024 Nova Scotia 6 15 29 25 22 1 2 49 22 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 8 15 36 25 16 0 0 41 24 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 7 37 34 18 0 4 54 8 45
2022 National Capital Region 0 17 48 13 17 0 6 32 18 15
2022 New Brunswick 14 23 30 18 12 0 3 31 38 260
2022 Nova Scotia 9 14 26 23 24 0 4 49 23 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 5 9 39 26 10 3 7 41 16 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 8 15 26 29 20 2 0 50 23 60
2020 New Brunswick 13 23 29 21 13 0 1 34 37 260
2020 Nova Scotia 9 10 30 22 29 0 0 51 19 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 0 12 25 33 26 0 4 62 12 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 3 10 23 35 29 0 0 64 13 70
2019 National Capital Region 0 11 29 30 24 0 6 58 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 13 25 31 15 13 2 1 29 39 270
2019 Nova Scotia 7 12 19 27 33 1 1 61 19 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 4 9 40 22 20 0 6 44 14 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 3 18 32 24 21 3 0 45 22 65

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 National Capital Region 0 0 14 44 35 7 0 85 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 5 11 28 29 18 2 6 52 18 205
2024 Nova Scotia 3 2 23 31 35 0 5 69 6 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 0 7 29 33 25 0 5 62 7 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 3 7 43 39 5 4 89 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 5 0 5 41 36 0 12 88 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 6 24 35 20 11 2 2 33 31 255
2022 Nova Scotia 12 7 17 28 33 0 3 64 19 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 9 2 29 21 23 4 12 53 13 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 4 7 9 41 32 5 2 79 12 60
2020 New Brunswick 4 15 27 29 21 2 1 52 20 255
2020 Nova Scotia 2 5 16 34 41 0 1 77 7 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 0 0 17 40 36 2 6 81 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 3 10 42 44 1 0 87 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 0 6 12 37 46 0 0 83 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 4 14 30 29 19 2 1 50 19 270
2019 Nova Scotia 2 4 20 30 40 0 4 73 7 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 0 17 37 26 14 0 6 43 18 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 3 17 34 45 1 0 79 3 70

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 National Capital Region 0 8 29 36 21 7 0 60 9 15
2024 New Brunswick 12 21 36 15 14 0 1 30 33 205
2024 Nova Scotia 13 19 29 28 11 0 0 39 32 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 16 22 41 9 11 0 0 21 39 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 11 12 30 27 13 0 6 43 25 45
2022 National Capital Region 5 19 28 25 16 0 6 44 26 15
2022 New Brunswick 8 19 40 22 8 1 2 30 28 260
2022 Nova Scotia 11 15 36 15 20 0 2 36 27 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 7 13 39 25 11 0 5 38 21 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 5 18 28 27 23 0 0 49 23 60
2020 New Brunswick 6 20 37 24 12 2 0 36 26 260
2020 Nova Scotia 8 12 46 14 19 0 0 33 21 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 0 12 49 24 11 0 4 36 13 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 7 7 32 32 22 0 0 53 14 70
2019 National Capital Region 6 6 29 30 30 0 0 59 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 6 19 38 23 11 1 1 35 26 270
2019 Nova Scotia 9 11 39 20 17 2 2 39 20 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 8 13 43 22 14 0 0 36 21 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 2 15 39 26 18 1 0 44 17 70

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 National Capital Region 0 13 15 38 35 0 0 72 13 15
2024 New Brunswick 4 7 25 34 27 0 3 63 12 205
2024 Nova Scotia 5 11 28 33 23 0 0 56 16 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 0 10 41 25 24 0 0 49 10 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 8 37 34 15 0 6 52 9 45
2022 National Capital Region 0 6 36 30 23 0 6 56 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 2 8 27 36 26 0 1 63 10 260
2022 Nova Scotia 5 6 26 35 27 0 1 63 11 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 0 2 44 28 23 0 2 52 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 2 6 34 39 19 0 0 58 8 60
2020 New Brunswick 3 7 27 41 21 0 0 62 11 260
2020 Nova Scotia 1 8 33 37 22 0 0 58 9 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 0 2 30 37 28 0 2 67 2 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 1 3 41 32 23 0 0 55 4 70
2019 National Capital Region 12 18 35 12 23 0 0 35 30 15
2019 New Brunswick 2 13 31 37 16 1 1 54 15 270
2019 Nova Scotia 9 10 24 35 21 0 1 57 19 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 4 4 39 37 16 0 0 53 9 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 1 25 45 19 10 0 0 29 26 70
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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 National Capital Region 40 13 24 8 0 0 15 62 9 15
2024 New Brunswick 30 30 14 6 5 8 7 70 13 205
2024 Nova Scotia 37 32 10 8 5 5 3 75 14 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 41 26 15 2 7 2 7 73 11 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 25 10 3 2 0 7 84 5 45
2022 National Capital Region 42 31 5 0 0 11 11 94 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 31 31 12 6 3 10 6 74 11 260
2022 Nova Scotia 46 26 9 4 3 6 4 81 9 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 51 21 11 2 0 9 6 85 3 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 48 31 6 7 4 3 1 82 11 60
2020 New Brunswick 34 29 17 5 4 7 3 71 10 260
2020 Nova Scotia 35 25 18 10 7 4 1 63 18 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 41 24 19 4 4 4 4 71 8 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 45 38 7 4 1 0 4 87 6 70
2019 National Capital Region 77 11 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 33 25 19 8 5 9 2 65 14 270
2019 Nova Scotia 30 29 10 13 10 6 1 64 25 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 35 33 13 10 4 0 6 72 14 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 47 32 19 3 0 0 0 78 3 65

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 National Capital Region 61 15 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 15
2024 New Brunswick 64 22 5 5 3 1 0 87 8 205
2024 Nova Scotia 58 30 5 6 1 0 0 88 7 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 72 13 5 6 5 0 0 85 10 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 17 3 0 3 2 2 95 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 61 25 5 6 3 0 0 87 8 260
2022 Nova Scotia 66 20 3 6 5 0 0 86 11 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 75 16 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 31 0 4 2 0 0 94 6 60
2020 New Brunswick 59 24 7 5 3 1 0 84 8 260
2020 Nova Scotia 52 25 5 12 6 0 0 76 19 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 62 27 4 4 4 0 0 89 8 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 23 4 3 3 0 0 90 5 70
2019 National Capital Region 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 56 26 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 270
2019 Nova Scotia 41 31 9 6 12 1 0 73 19 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 53 29 10 0 6 2 0 83 6 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 59 25 9 7 0 0 0 83 7 70

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 National Capital Region 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 65 23 4 7 1 0 0 88 8 205
2024 Nova Scotia 65 29 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 76 19 0 2 3 0 0 95 5 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 82 17 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 45
2022 National Capital Region 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 67 25 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 260
2022 Nova Scotia 73 18 2 6 1 0 0 91 7 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 88 10 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 73 22 2 2 2 0 0 94 4 60
2020 New Brunswick 64 28 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 260
2020 Nova Scotia 68 22 6 2 1 0 0 91 4 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 75 21 2 0 2 0 0 96 2 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 76 20 1 0 3 0 0 96 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 83 11 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 57 30 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 270
2019 Nova Scotia 55 26 5 8 6 0 0 81 14 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 64 26 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 19 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 65

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 National Capital Region 48 36 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 58 31 7 3 1 1 0 90 4 205
2024 Nova Scotia 50 44 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 66 29 2 0 3 0 0 95 3 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 84 12 0 3 0 0 2 97 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 65 31 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 59 33 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 260
2022 Nova Scotia 59 33 4 3 0 0 0 92 3 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 71 23 2 4 0 0 0 94 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 72 26 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 60
2020 New Brunswick 60 29 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 255
2020 Nova Scotia 62 20 8 6 2 1 0 83 9 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 64 28 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 28 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 70
2019 National Capital Region 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 50 35 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 270
2019 Nova Scotia 47 34 8 4 4 2 0 83 9 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 47 33 6 8 2 4 0 83 10 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 70

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 National Capital Region 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 48 27 9 4 5 5 3 81 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 55 26 5 5 1 4 3 87 7 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 47 14 18 0 2 14 5 75 3 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 57 23 7 3 2 2 6 88 5 45
2022 National Capital Region 65 19 5 0 0 0 12 94 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 57 24 8 4 1 4 2 86 6 260
2022 Nova Scotia 58 25 6 1 4 0 5 88 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 57 20 11 2 0 10 0 86 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 31 4 4 0 0 3 93 4 60

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 National Capital Region 78 15 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 47 27 11 4 5 5 3 79 9 205
2024 Nova Scotia 52 27 8 8 0 3 3 83 8 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 41 17 21 5 2 9 5 68 8 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 20 5 2 4 4 6 88 7 45
2022 National Capital Region 58 26 5 0 0 0 12 94 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 57 24 8 4 1 4 2 86 5 260
2022 Nova Scotia 57 21 7 6 4 0 5 82 10 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 59 13 14 2 0 13 0 82 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 21 9 2 0 2 3 89 2 60
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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 National Capital Region 57 35 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2024 New Brunswick 72 18 5 1 1 0 3 94 2 205
2024 Nova Scotia 72 23 4 1 0 0 0 95 1 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 58 32 5 3 0 0 2 92 3 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 73 13 8 0 2 0 4 89 2 45
2022 National Capital Region 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 65 21 7 1 1 1 4 90 2 260
2022 Nova Scotia 73 17 6 2 0 0 1 92 3 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 62 26 4 5 0 0 3 91 5 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 71 16 5 5 0 2 2 90 5 60
2020 New Brunswick 69 22 4 2 1 1 2 93 2 260
2020 Nova Scotia 65 23 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 66 27 4 2 0 0 2 94 2 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 17 1 1 1 0 1 96 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 64 22 9 2 0 1 1 88 2 270
2019 Nova Scotia 59 20 15 3 1 1 1 81 4 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 67 17 8 6 0 0 2 85 7 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 70 24 5 0 0 0 1 95 0 70

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 National Capital Region 42 44 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 15
2024 New Brunswick 66 21 5 4 2 0 1 88 6 205
2024 Nova Scotia 65 18 8 7 3 0 0 83 9 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 56 24 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 86 7 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 52 42 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 58 26 11 4 1 0 0 84 5 260
2022 Nova Scotia 64 20 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 53 28 7 4 5 3 0 84 9 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 12 5 3 4 0 0 89 6 60
2020 New Brunswick 58 29 6 6 2 0 0 87 8 255
2020 Nova Scotia 42 36 7 7 7 0 0 78 14 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 57 28 7 6 0 0 2 86 6 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 75 17 3 1 4 0 0 92 6 70
2019 National Capital Region 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 50 29 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 270
2019 Nova Scotia 51 22 12 11 3 0 0 73 15 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 44 33 12 4 6 0 0 77 10 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 25 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 65

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 National Capital Region 50 36 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 68 15 9 3 2 2 1 86 5 205
2024 Nova Scotia 67 24 4 2 2 0 0 91 5 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 66 20 3 12 0 0 0 86 12 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 82 9 4 0 3 0 2 93 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 64 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 65 17 11 3 2 0 2 84 5 260
2022 Nova Scotia 66 22 5 1 3 0 2 90 4 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 64 22 5 4 0 3 2 90 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 78 7 3 4 4 2 2 88 8 60
2020 New Brunswick 61 20 11 3 2 0 2 84 5 260
2020 Nova Scotia 51 25 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 71 10 14 2 2 0 2 82 4 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 14 3 1 3 1 0 93 4 70

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 National Capital Region 63 30 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 69 21 4 3 2 0 1 90 5 205
2024 Nova Scotia 64 27 4 2 3 0 0 91 5 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 66 20 0 11 0 0 3 89 11 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 14 4 3 0 3 0 93 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 76 18 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 61 27 6 3 2 0 1 88 6 255
2022 Nova Scotia 62 25 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 59 26 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 79 14 0 2 5 0 0 93 7 60
2020 New Brunswick 61 28 5 5 1 0 0 89 6 260
2020 Nova Scotia 48 29 9 7 5 0 1 78 12 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 60 26 10 2 0 0 2 88 2 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 73 19 3 3 3 0 0 92 6 70
2019 National Capital Region 82 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 57 25 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 270
2019 Nova Scotia 46 30 10 9 5 0 1 76 14 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 55 30 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 67 21 6 6 0 0 0 87 6 65

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 National Capital Region 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 75 18 3 1 1 1 2 95 3 205
2024 Nova Scotia 81 12 3 3 0 0 1 94 3 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 82 13 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 15 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 45
2022 National Capital Region 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 74 17 3 0 0 1 3 96 1 260
2022 Nova Scotia 79 12 5 2 0 0 1 93 2 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 82 14 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 81 11 1 2 2 0 3 95 4 60

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 National Capital Region 64 28 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 74 14 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 205
2024 Nova Scotia 75 18 1 2 2 0 0 94 5 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 66 20 8 3 3 0 0 86 6 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 84 11 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 45
2022 National Capital Region 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 67 22 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 260
2022 Nova Scotia 70 20 6 1 4 0 0 90 5 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 73 12 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 84 8 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 60
2020 New Brunswick 69 19 6 5 1 0 0 89 6 260
2020 Nova Scotia 65 19 9 4 1 0 2 85 5 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 67 23 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 86 9 2 1 3 0 0 94 4 70
2019 National Capital Region 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 62 22 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 270
2019 Nova Scotia 64 20 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 61 26 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 20 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 65

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 National Capital Region 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 92 4 2 1 2 0 0 96 2 205
2024 Nova Scotia 84 4 2 2 3 1 3 91 6 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 80 9 3 3 0 0 6 94 3 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 91 7 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 45
2022 National Capital Region 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 87 7 2 3 1 0 0 94 4 260
2022 Nova Scotia 84 3 3 0 4 0 4 92 5 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 86 0 12 0 0 0 2 87 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 80 6 2 0 0 0 12 98 0 60
2019 National Capital Region 94 0 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 86 11 2 1 0 0 0 96 2 270
2019 Nova Scotia 84 6 1 0 2 0 7 97 2 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 92 4 0 0 0 0 4 100 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 94 2 3 0 0 0 2 97 0 65
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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 National Capital Region 64 29 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2024 New Brunswick 44 30 12 7 4 3 0 76 11 205
2024 Nova Scotia 56 26 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 48 30 3 5 5 9 0 86 11 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 80 18 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 45
2022 National Capital Region 59 13 5 11 6 6 0 77 18 15
2022 New Brunswick 49 29 10 6 2 4 0 81 9 260
2022 Nova Scotia 52 26 9 6 3 4 0 81 10 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 66 20 4 4 0 3 2 91 5 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 69 21 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 60
2020 New Brunswick 55 30 8 6 1 1 0 86 7 260
2020 Nova Scotia 51 34 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 58 19 14 4 4 2 0 78 8 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 73 20 3 1 3 0 0 93 4 70
2019 National Capital Region 60 23 12 6 0 0 0 83 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 40 37 11 7 2 3 0 79 9 270
2019 Nova Scotia 39 35 12 8 5 1 0 75 12 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 46 23 12 10 8 0 0 69 18 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 47 44 8 2 0 0 0 91 2 70

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 National Capital Region 57 36 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2024 New Brunswick 38 33 14 8 5 2 0 72 13 205
2024 Nova Scotia 50 31 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 50 29 13 3 5 0 0 79 8 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 76 20 2 0 3 0 0 95 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 60 18 5 11 5 0 0 78 17 15
2022 New Brunswick 46 31 11 7 4 1 0 77 11 260
2022 Nova Scotia 53 27 5 10 3 1 0 81 13 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 60 26 2 7 0 3 2 91 7 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 70 20 4 3 2 0 2 91 5 60
2020 New Brunswick 54 31 6 7 2 0 0 85 9 260
2020 Nova Scotia 56 27 8 2 5 1 0 84 7 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 58 26 6 6 4 0 0 85 9 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 18 6 1 1 0 0 91 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 54 17 12 12 0 6 0 75 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 41 35 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 270
2019 Nova Scotia 43 30 12 9 6 0 0 73 14 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 46 27 8 8 10 0 0 74 18 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 50 39 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 70

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 National Capital Region 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 28 41 13 10 6 3 0 70 16 205
2024 Nova Scotia 39 36 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 48 34 5 8 5 0 0 82 13 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 37 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 49 30 5 11 6 0 0 78 17 15
2022 New Brunswick 28 41 14 8 6 4 0 71 14 260
2022 Nova Scotia 42 33 10 6 4 4 0 78 11 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 50 33 7 3 2 3 2 88 5 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 31 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 60
2020 New Brunswick 41 38 10 7 3 1 0 79 11 260
2020 Nova Scotia 47 29 12 4 7 1 0 77 11 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 51 38 4 6 2 0 0 89 8 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 29 7 3 0 1 0 90 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 54 6 23 12 0 6 0 63 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 32 36 19 7 5 1 0 69 12 270
2019 Nova Scotia 41 34 11 6 7 1 0 76 13 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 36 37 12 2 12 0 0 73 14 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 30 49 14 5 2 0 1 80 6 65

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 National Capital Region 35 52 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2024 New Brunswick 29 36 14 14 6 0 0 66 20 205
2024 Nova Scotia 32 36 8 12 11 0 0 69 23 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 49 30 2 11 5 3 0 82 16 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 46 47 2 2 3 0 0 93 4 45
2022 National Capital Region 49 23 10 11 6 0 0 72 18 15
2022 New Brunswick 28 39 18 9 4 2 0 68 13 260
2022 Nova Scotia 34 36 10 9 9 3 0 72 19 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 49 34 5 5 2 3 2 88 7 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 41 41 5 9 4 0 0 83 12 60
2020 New Brunswick 37 39 12 9 2 1 0 77 11 260
2020 Nova Scotia 28 41 11 11 8 1 0 70 19 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 47 38 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 48 34 11 6 1 0 0 82 7 70
2019 National Capital Region 38 25 6 18 6 6 0 67 26 15
2019 New Brunswick 24 39 19 12 5 1 0 64 16 270
2019 Nova Scotia 30 30 15 15 10 0 0 60 25 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 34 38 15 4 10 0 0 72 14 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 32 37 17 14 0 0 0 70 14 70

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 National Capital Region 70 22 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 51 27 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 205
2024 Nova Scotia 42 26 15 1 7 8 1 75 9 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 31 14 26 13 5 9 2 51 20 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 17 11 7 9 12 17 28 51 37 45
2022 National Capital Region 40 48 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 54 30 9 4 1 1 0 85 6 260
2022 Nova Scotia 37 26 20 3 2 7 5 71 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 20 15 15 12 13 13 12 47 33 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 17 13 10 10 7 10 33 53 30 60
2020 New Brunswick 64 24 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 260
2020 Nova Scotia 36 30 13 9 2 8 1 72 13 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 25 17 15 15 4 15 10 55 25 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 24 8 10 7 10 1 39 55 28 70
2019 National Capital Region 59 17 18 0 0 6 0 80 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 62 28 7 2 0 1 0 90 2 270
2019 Nova Scotia 39 23 18 3 5 9 3 70 9 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 17 10 22 16 11 14 11 36 35 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 17 15 7 11 8 7 35 55 32 70
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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 National Capital Region 63 31 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2024 New Brunswick 37 44 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 40 49 3 6 1 0 0 90 8 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 35 37 16 9 2 0 0 73 11 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 36 2 9 0 0 0 89 9 45
2022 National Capital Region 53 36 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 41 43 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 260
2022 Nova Scotia 45 40 11 3 0 1 0 86 3 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 44 39 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 39 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 60
2020 New Brunswick 55 32 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 260
2020 Nova Scotia 46 38 11 4 0 1 0 85 4 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 39 52 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 47 43 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 71 17 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 43 40 8 6 2 1 0 84 8 270
2019 Nova Scotia 44 35 13 7 1 1 0 80 8 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 45 41 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 47 43 8 2 0 0 0 91 2 70

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 National Capital Region 36 35 23 6 0 0 0 71 6 15
2024 New Brunswick 19 43 18 15 4 1 0 62 20 205
2024 Nova Scotia 23 34 13 22 6 1 0 59 28 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 29 55 2 9 5 0 0 84 14 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 36 57 2 3 0 3 0 95 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 29 47 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 15
2022 New Brunswick 22 40 20 13 4 1 0 63 17 260
2022 Nova Scotia 20 42 14 15 5 4 0 65 21 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 37 43 9 4 7 0 0 80 11 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 37 46 10 5 1 0 0 84 7 60
2020 New Brunswick 35 40 11 9 3 2 0 77 12 260
2020 Nova Scotia 24 51 9 12 1 2 0 77 13 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 36 43 12 6 2 0 2 81 8 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 35 6 7 0 3 0 87 7 70
2019 National Capital Region 41 41 7 6 0 6 0 87 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 20 40 18 15 6 1 0 61 20 270
2019 Nova Scotia 34 34 13 13 6 0 0 68 18 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 22 53 13 4 8 0 0 75 12 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 25 48 18 8 2 0 0 72 9 70

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 National Capital Region 41 46 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2024 New Brunswick 39 36 13 5 6 1 1 76 11 205
2024 Nova Scotia 40 44 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 47 37 11 0 3 3 0 86 3 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 33 5 6 0 2 0 89 6 45
2022 National Capital Region 64 31 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 36 43 12 3 2 2 1 81 6 260
2022 Nova Scotia 44 34 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 52 30 9 4 0 3 2 87 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 55 30 5 6 1 3 0 88 7 60
2020 New Brunswick 47 34 10 4 2 2 1 83 6 260
2020 Nova Scotia 46 27 10 11 5 2 0 74 16 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 41 36 10 7 2 2 2 81 9 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 63 22 9 5 2 0 0 85 6 70
2019 National Capital Region 41 46 7 0 0 6 0 93 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 42 31 12 8 3 3 0 76 12 270
2019 Nova Scotia 38 33 13 10 3 1 2 73 14 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 38 38 9 2 10 4 0 79 12 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 39 8 1 3 0 0 88 4 70

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 National Capital Region 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 56 29 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 205
2024 Nova Scotia 46 37 10 4 3 0 0 83 6 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 52 27 17 3 2 0 0 79 5 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 27 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 45
2022 National Capital Region 59 29 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 42 40 12 4 1 1 0 83 5 260
2022 Nova Scotia 48 31 10 7 2 2 0 81 9 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 57 33 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 28 9 2 0 0 2 89 2 60
2020 New Brunswick 55 29 11 3 1 1 0 85 4 255
2020 Nova Scotia 41 34 16 6 4 0 0 75 10 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 45 34 12 4 2 2 2 82 6 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 24 10 1 0 0 0 88 1 70
2019 National Capital Region 40 54 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 41 37 14 5 2 1 0 79 7 270
2019 Nova Scotia 41 31 20 5 2 1 0 73 8 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 36 47 4 4 8 0 0 84 12 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 52 37 9 0 3 0 0 88 3 65

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 National Capital Region 22 14 20 7 8 29 0 51 20 15
2024 New Brunswick 24 20 18 13 10 10 4 51 28 205
2024 Nova Scotia 32 20 15 9 8 13 3 63 20 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 25 18 22 8 9 10 7 52 21 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 30 37 11 15 0 7 0 72 16 45
2022 National Capital Region 24 36 0 16 5 12 6 73 27 15
2022 New Brunswick 28 24 17 9 7 11 3 60 20 260
2022 Nova Scotia 35 19 16 5 13 8 4 62 20 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 29 24 26 9 4 4 4 58 14 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 34 30 9 12 5 10 0 71 19 60
2020 New Brunswick 33 20 17 12 8 6 2 59 22 260
2020 Nova Scotia 22 30 13 12 11 11 1 60 25 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 24 19 23 13 6 12 3 51 22 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 44 20 21 10 3 1 0 65 13 70
2019 National Capital Region 17 12 36 0 0 17 19 45 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 25 23 20 11 10 9 1 54 24 270
2019 Nova Scotia 25 17 20 12 12 10 4 49 28 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 25 19 23 8 17 6 2 48 27 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 30 25 26 5 10 3 2 57 16 70

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 National Capital Region 44 35 8 0 7 6 0 84 7 15
2024 New Brunswick 33 32 15 11 7 1 0 67 18 205
2024 Nova Scotia 37 29 12 14 5 3 0 68 20 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 32 39 13 8 8 0 0 71 16 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 52 29 9 5 3 3 0 83 7 45
2022 National Capital Region 36 31 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 15
2022 New Brunswick 39 34 12 7 4 3 0 76 11 260
2022 Nova Scotia 45 34 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 48 32 9 11 0 0 0 80 11 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 30 3 3 7 0 0 86 10 60
2020 New Brunswick 42 33 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 260
2020 Nova Scotia 33 32 12 13 11 0 0 64 24 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 37 42 6 9 4 0 2 81 14 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 32 7 6 0 1 0 87 6 70
2019 National Capital Region 23 48 12 12 0 6 0 76 12 15
2019 New Brunswick 39 33 10 12 5 0 1 72 17 270
2019 Nova Scotia 42 34 9 12 1 2 0 78 13 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 42 28 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 45
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 45 40 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 65

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 National Capital Region 28 42 23 0 8 0 0 28 72 15
2024 New Brunswick 48 20 16 6 3 1 6 52 48 205
2024 Nova Scotia 48 21 20 7 1 0 3 49 51 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 65 15 10 6 0 0 4 68 32 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 63 20 13 0 2 0 2 65 35 45
2022 National Capital Region 51 26 11 6 5 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 49 28 10 3 4 0 6 255
2022 Nova Scotia 60 21 11 0 5 0 2 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 50 29 8 6 2 0 5 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 62 19 8 5 2 0 5 60
2020 New Brunswick 64 17 9 4 2 1 3 260
2020 Nova Scotia 53 22 11 10 1 0 4 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 63 9 19 2 0 0 6 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 26 10 3 0 1 1 70
2019 National Capital Region 59 12 17 6 0 0 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 65 15 10 6 1 0 3 270
2019 Nova Scotia 58 20 11 3 2 0 6 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 60 23 10 2 2 0 2 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 25 9 1 0 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 57 16 7 7 7 0 6 61 39 15
2024 New Brunswick 64 7 4 2 1 1 22 82 18 205
2024 Nova Scotia 47 12 11 4 7 2 17 59 41 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 57 8 9 2 9 0 15 67 33 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 67 6 11 2 2 6 6 76 24 45

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 National Capital Region 67 17 16 0 0 0 0 67 33 15
2024 New Brunswick 72 10 2 2 4 1 9 80 20 205
2024 Nova Scotia 79 6 1 4 3 4 3 84 16 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 60 8 6 0 2 11 13 79 21 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 87 0 5 0 2 5 2 93 7 45
2022 National Capital Region 82 5 6 0 0 0 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 76 9 4 3 1 3 5 255
2022 Nova Scotia 78 12 3 0 6 0 1 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 89 2 2 0 0 5 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 90 2 2 0 0 3 3 60
2020 New Brunswick 79 8 3 1 2 3 4 260
2020 Nova Scotia 77 11 2 0 6 1 2 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 85 7 2 0 2 0 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 91 1 0 1 1 1 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 87 7 0 0 0 0 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 77 7 4 1 3 3 5 270
2019 Nova Scotia 70 5 5 3 7 5 4 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 88 2 0 0 2 8 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 91 5 0 0 0 5 0 70

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 National Capital Region 62 22 8 8 0 0 0 62 38 15
2024 New Brunswick 70 6 5 1 2 1 15 84 16 205
2024 Nova Scotia 77 3 5 0 0 0 14 90 10 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 60 6 8 0 0 0 27 82 18 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 91 8 0 0 0 0 2 92 8 45

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 National Capital Region 55 8 22 0 15 0 0 55 45 15
2024 New Brunswick 62 10 7 5 3 3 11 71 29 205
2024 Nova Scotia 66 11 9 2 0 0 11 75 25 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 63 2 5 0 0 3 27 90 10 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 81 12 2 0 0 0 5 85 15 45

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 National Capital Region 0 37 6 22 20 8 7 43 50 15
2024 New Brunswick 20 23 16 13 21 6 3 46 36 205
2024 Nova Scotia 18 39 18 12 14 0 0 56 25 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 13 35 10 15 24 0 2 49 40 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 17 35 12 16 11 3 5 57 30 45
2022 National Capital Region 13 16 36 11 17 0 6 31 30 15
2022 New Brunswick 27 32 13 13 10 2 4 62 24 260
2022 Nova Scotia 26 33 12 14 10 2 3 62 25 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 14 33 25 17 8 0 4 49 26 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 26 43 5 15 10 0 1 69 26 55
2020 New Brunswick 31 28 12 14 10 2 4 62 26 260
2020 Nova Scotia 20 35 12 16 14 2 0 57 31 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 27 22 13 15 8 2 13 58 26 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 25 29 16 16 7 1 6 59 24 70
2019 National Capital Region 6 35 13 6 17 18 5 53 30 15
2019 New Brunswick 26 29 13 11 16 3 1 58 28 270
2019 Nova Scotia 28 23 14 11 17 1 6 55 30 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 29 31 16 8 14 0 2 61 23 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 24 32 15 8 20 0 1 57 28 70

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 National Capital Region 28 64 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 35 40 13 6 4 2 0 77 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 22 59 7 6 4 2 0 83 10 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 33 43 16 4 3 2 0 77 7 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 48 40 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 45
2022 National Capital Region 41 37 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 15
2022 New Brunswick 42 34 13 7 2 2 0 78 9 260
2022 Nova Scotia 39 45 5 6 4 0 1 85 10 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 40 42 12 2 4 0 0 82 6 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 43 48 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 60
2020 New Brunswick 42 35 15 5 1 1 0 79 6 260
2020 Nova Scotia 37 40 11 8 2 1 0 78 11 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 48 35 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 48 46 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 31 52 0 6 0 12 0 93 7 15
2019 New Brunswick 37 41 12 6 1 2 0 80 8 270
2019 Nova Scotia 29 45 14 8 2 1 0 75 11 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 32 45 10 4 6 0 2 79 10 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 33 50 10 6 0 0 0 84 6 70

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 National Capital Region 55 37 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 47 35 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 41 38 6 12 4 0 0 78 15 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 53 40 0 2 5 0 0 93 7 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 29 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 65 13 10 12 0 0 0 78 12 15
2022 New Brunswick 56 28 8 5 3 1 0 85 8 260
2022 Nova Scotia 51 27 7 5 6 3 0 81 12 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 50 36 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 33 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 60
2020 New Brunswick 54 32 6 5 2 1 0 87 7 260
2020 Nova Scotia 47 26 11 9 5 1 0 75 15 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 48 37 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 71 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 53 33 6 5 3 0 0 86 7 270
2019 Nova Scotia 40 35 9 13 2 1 0 75 15 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 40 46 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 51 36 11 3 0 0 0 86 3 65

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 National Capital Region 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 61 27 6 1 2 2 0 91 4 205
2024 Nova Scotia 51 34 8 3 1 3 0 87 4 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 74 22 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 19 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 45
2022 National Capital Region 47 41 0 0 0 12 0 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 52 34 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 260
2022 Nova Scotia 50 32 8 5 2 2 0 84 8 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 53 37 8 2 0 0 0 90 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 39 2 4 0 0 0 95 4 60
2020 New Brunswick 55 32 9 3 1 1 0 88 4 260
2020 Nova Scotia 46 32 14 4 4 0 0 78 7 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 39 44 9 6 0 2 0 84 6 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 63 26 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 70
2019 National Capital Region 59 29 7 0 0 6 0 93 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 56 33 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 270
2019 Nova Scotia 43 35 10 3 7 1 0 79 10 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 45 40 6 2 2 6 0 90 4 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 26 11 0 5 2 0 84 5 70

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 National Capital Region 71 23 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 42 26 18 2 1 9 1 76 4 205
2024 Nova Scotia 37 32 19 1 0 10 1 78 1 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 34 33 13 3 5 11 2 76 9 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 57 20 15 2 0 5 2 82 2 45
2022 National Capital Region 47 29 6 0 0 17 0 93 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 46 30 17 2 0 4 0 80 2 260
2022 Nova Scotia 45 25 21 8 0 0 0 70 8 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 43 31 15 2 0 9 0 81 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 48 33 10 2 0 6 2 87 2 60
2020 New Brunswick 55 32 8 1 0 2 0 90 2 260
2020 Nova Scotia 44 38 12 1 4 1 0 83 5 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 37 40 13 4 0 6 0 82 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 36 7 1 0 1 0 91 1 70

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 National Capital Region 70 22 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2024 New Brunswick 49 27 7 5 4 3 5 82 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 44 33 7 8 1 3 4 83 10 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 42 27 13 3 5 8 2 77 8 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 23 7 2 3 2 2 87 5 45
2022 National Capital Region 70 23 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 54 30 6 3 2 3 2 88 5 260
2022 Nova Scotia 53 31 6 2 4 1 1 87 7 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 56 21 12 0 2 8 2 85 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 24 8 0 2 0 2 90 2 60
2020 New Brunswick 57 28 7 4 1 1 2 87 5 260
2020 Nova Scotia 42 35 7 5 6 5 0 81 11 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 46 34 9 8 0 4 0 82 8 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 71 16 6 4 0 1 1 90 4 70

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 National Capital Region 7 15 15 0 41 0 22 53 28 15
2024 New Brunswick 2 3 8 7 42 5 31 78 8 205
2024 Nova Scotia 2 4 12 1 49 5 27 74 8 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 4 8 4 3 54 11 15 77 17 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 4 3 7 64 2 19 91 6 45
2022 National Capital Region 0 0 0 7 69 0 25 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 3 2 5 4 57 3 26 86 7 260
2022 Nova Scotia 2 4 7 4 50 4 28 80 9 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 2 2 5 0 61 8 22 87 5 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 1 1 5 56 4 32 96 2 60

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 National Capital Region 27 8 14 0 14 29 8 55 23 15
2024 New Brunswick 20 19 18 10 7 20 5 52 23 205
2024 Nova Scotia 21 15 27 6 4 23 3 49 14 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 20 28 14 14 2 18 4 62 21 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 30 23 23 7 7 7 2 59 16 45
2022 National Capital Region 11 30 0 6 6 40 5 77 23 15
2022 New Brunswick 23 26 19 1 3 25 3 68 5 260
2022 Nova Scotia 18 24 18 2 2 34 2 65 7 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 30 27 18 2 0 23 0 74 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 34 21 15 4 0 18 8 75 5 60

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 National Capital Region 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 62 31 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 205
2024 Nova Scotia 61 29 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 64 18 13 5 0 0 0 83 5 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 81 13 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 65 24 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 60 30 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 260
2022 Nova Scotia 68 21 4 6 0 0 0 89 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 75 13 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 20 4 2 0 0 0 95 2 60
2020 New Brunswick 66 24 5 2 2 0 0 90 4 260
2020 Nova Scotia 65 22 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 62 26 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 81 17 1 0 0 0 0 99 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 65 23 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 270
2019 Nova Scotia 53 34 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 56 29 4 8 2 0 0 86 10 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 72 26 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 70

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 National Capital Region 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 57 25 8 8 2 1 0 83 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 66 18 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 72 15 5 2 5 0 0 87 7 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 75 22 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 53 42 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 60 26 8 3 3 0 0 87 6 260
2022 Nova Scotia 72 20 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 74 16 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 75 18 2 3 2 0 0 93 5 60
2020 New Brunswick 67 21 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 255
2020 Nova Scotia 69 17 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 71 17 4 6 2 0 0 88 8 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 79 18 1 1 0 0 0 97 1 70
2019 National Capital Region 60 35 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 61 23 11 3 1 1 0 85 5 270
2019 Nova Scotia 67 14 14 3 2 0 0 80 6 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 65 21 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 71 26 2 0 2 0 0 97 2 65

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 National Capital Region 78 15 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 55 27 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 205
2024 Nova Scotia 63 23 7 5 1 0 0 86 6 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 67 24 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 72 26 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 47 42 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 56 30 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 260
2022 Nova Scotia 62 28 4 5 0 0 0 90 5 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 76 12 5 7 0 0 0 88 7 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 72 19 4 1 4 0 0 91 5 60
2020 New Brunswick 63 24 10 2 2 0 0 86 4 255
2020 Nova Scotia 64 24 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 66 23 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 22 0 1 0 0 0 99 1 70
2019 National Capital Region 65 23 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 59 23 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 270
2019 Nova Scotia 59 22 12 5 1 0 0 82 7 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 61 25 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 69 27 2 2 0 0 0 97 2 70
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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 National Capital Region 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 51 21 14 6 4 4 0 75 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 64 19 8 4 2 3 0 86 6 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 68 5 17 2 5 3 0 75 8 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 45
2022 National Capital Region 36 31 22 0 11 0 0 67 11 15
2022 New Brunswick 51 23 15 6 4 1 0 75 10 260
2022 Nova Scotia 63 21 7 2 4 2 0 87 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 56 18 9 13 0 3 0 77 14 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 15 7 3 4 3 0 86 7 60
2020 New Brunswick 59 19 12 6 4 1 0 79 10 260
2020 Nova Scotia 59 20 9 6 2 4 0 82 9 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 66 15 15 2 2 0 0 81 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 73 10 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 70
2019 National Capital Region 52 37 0 0 0 12 0 100 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 52 21 13 8 4 2 0 75 12 270
2019 Nova Scotia 56 20 8 10 3 2 1 79 13 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 60 21 12 4 0 2 0 84 4 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 63 17 15 3 2 0 0 80 5 70

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 National Capital Region 26 44 30 15
2024 New Brunswick 26 43 31 205
2024 Nova Scotia 30 46 24 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 21 42 37 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 21 58 21 45
2022 National Capital Region 29 30 40 15
2022 New Brunswick 34 37 29 260
2022 Nova Scotia 36 47 17 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 39 38 23 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 32 53 15 60
2020 New Brunswick 23 40 37 260
2020 Nova Scotia 13 61 26 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 8 53 39 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 17 55 28 70
2019 National Capital Region 35 35 30 15
2019 New Brunswick 21 39 41 270
2019 Nova Scotia 21 55 23 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 10 67 24 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 19 52 29 70

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 New Brunswick 17 34 20 9 16 4 50
2024 Nova Scotia 13 43 9 0 31 5 20
2022 New Brunswick 18 37 23 5 9 8 85
2022 Nova Scotia 6 35 20 6 26 6 30
2022 Prince Edward Island 10 25 23 0 27 15 15
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 28 41 22 0 8 0 20
2020 New Brunswick 31 34 22 0 5 8 60
2020 Nova Scotia 19 27 36 9 9 0 10
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 26 16 0 0 0 10
2019 New Brunswick 19 29 28 7 9 8 55
2019 Nova Scotia 21 23 29 0 23 5 20
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 16 23 7 24 21 8 15
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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 New Brunswick 5 95 205
2024 Nova Scotia 10 90 80
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 260
2022 Nova Scotia 9 91 90
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 5 95 260
2020 Nova Scotia 6 94 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 0 100 55
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 New Brunswick 9 91 270
2019 Nova Scotia 14 86 95

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 59 41 10
2022 New Brunswick 53 47 15
2020 New Brunswick 62 38 15
2019 New Brunswick 51 49 25
2019 Nova Scotia 55 45 15

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 52 48 10
2022 New Brunswick 52 48 15
2019 New Brunswick 58 42 25

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 7 93 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 15

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 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 New Brunswick 0 100 25
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 15

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 7 93 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 New Brunswick 0 100 25
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 15

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 New Brunswick 0 100 15

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 14 86 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 27 73 15
2019 New Brunswick 30 70 25

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 57 43 10
2022 New Brunswick 33 67 15
2020 New Brunswick 38 62 15
2019 New Brunswick 39 61 25
2019 Nova Scotia 62 38 15

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 26 74 15
2020 New Brunswick 39 61 15
2019 New Brunswick 39 61 25

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 43 57 10
2022 New Brunswick 33 67 15
2020 New Brunswick 38 62 15
2019 New Brunswick 36 64 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
2022 New Brunswick 34 66 15
2020 New Brunswick 47 53 15
2019 New Brunswick 30 70 25
2019 Nova Scotia 54 46 15

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 54 46 10
2022 New Brunswick 47 53 15
2020 New Brunswick 54 46 15
2019 New Brunswick 50 50 25
2019 Nova Scotia 53 47 15

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 27 73 15
2019 New Brunswick 43 57 25
2019 Nova Scotia 38 62 15

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 New Brunswick 0 100 25
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 15

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 27 73 15

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 15

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 47 53 10
2022 New Brunswick 19 81 15
2020 New Brunswick 38 62 15
2019 New Brunswick 34 66 25
2019 Nova Scotia 61 39 15

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 7 93 15
2019 New Brunswick 26 74 25

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 14 86 15

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 New Brunswick 64 36 10
2022 New Brunswick 48 52 15
2020 New Brunswick 54 46 15
2019 New Brunswick 55 45 25
2019 Nova Scotia 47 53 15

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
2022 New Brunswick 21 79 15
2019 New Brunswick 26 74 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 New Brunswick 7 93 15

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 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15

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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 15

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 New Brunswick 7 93 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 New Brunswick 0 100 25
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 15

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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 21 79 15

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 15

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
2022 New Brunswick 33 67 15
2019 New Brunswick 36 64 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 New Brunswick 8 92 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 15

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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 15 85 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15

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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 15 85 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15

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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 8 92 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15

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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 14 86 15

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 New Brunswick 8 92 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 15

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 New Brunswick 29 71 15

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 New Brunswick 7 93 15

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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 7 93 15

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 New Brunswick 48 52 10
2022 New Brunswick 15 85 15
2019 New Brunswick 28 72 25
2019 Nova Scotia 61 39 15

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 New Brunswick 8 92 15

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 New Brunswick 49 51 10
2022 New Brunswick 49 51 15
2020 New Brunswick 38 62 15
2019 New Brunswick 40 60 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 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 New Brunswick 0 100 25
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 15

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 New Brunswick 58 42 10
2022 New Brunswick 50 50 15
2020 New Brunswick 46 54 15
2019 New Brunswick 62 38 25
2019 Nova Scotia 54 46 15

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 New Brunswick 0 100 10

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 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 New Brunswick 0 100 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 New Brunswick 16 11 11 2 6 39 14 58 18 205
2024 Nova Scotia 14 10 14 2 6 43 10 52 19 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 11 5 11 5 2 55 11 47 20 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 20 15 14 6 0 40 5 64 11 45
2022 New Brunswick 18 12 11 2 2 47 9 67 8 260
2022 Nova Scotia 13 11 10 3 8 39 16 54 24 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 18 4 8 4 0 51 14 65 12 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 31 11 4 8 0 38 7 77 15 60
2020 New Brunswick 24 14 19 3 1 31 8 62 6 260
2020 Nova Scotia 20 10 18 9 8 33 3 46 27 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 29 17 16 2 0 32 4 71 3 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 39 20 16 0 0 21 4 79 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 11 6 13 0 0 41 30 57 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 17 16 17 5 5 31 9 55 17 270
2019 Nova Scotia 23 10 10 7 12 29 10 53 31 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 16 20 21 2 2 27 12 60 7 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 32 22 17 5 0 17 7 72 6 70

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 National Capital Region 58 36 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 32 33 11 4 4 16 1 77 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 38 31 11 6 4 7 2 77 11 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 45 34 8 7 2 3 0 83 9 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 26 12 0 0 6 0 87 0 45
2022 National Capital Region 58 23 6 5 0 6 0 87 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 48 27 12 2 2 10 0 82 4 260
2022 Nova Scotia 43 26 9 6 3 13 0 79 11 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 57 19 9 4 0 12 0 86 5 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 33 5 3 0 0 3 91 3 60
2020 New Brunswick 48 30 11 3 1 7 0 84 4 260
2020 Nova Scotia 34 24 19 8 6 8 0 64 16 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 45 23 19 2 0 12 0 76 2 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 69 22 7 1 0 1 0 91 1 70
2019 National Capital Region 53 24 12 6 0 0 6 82 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 42 30 15 4 3 7 0 77 7 270
2019 Nova Scotia 43 25 8 7 10 6 1 73 19 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 36 33 15 4 2 10 0 77 7 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 44 35 9 8 0 3 2 82 8 70
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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 New Brunswick 8 92 205
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 260
2022 Prince Edward Island 0 100 45
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 6 94 260
2020 Nova Scotia 7 93 85
2019 New Brunswick 4 96 270
2019 Nova Scotia 12 88 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 0 100 50

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 11 89 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 New Brunswick 66 34 15
2022 New Brunswick 75 25 15
2020 New Brunswick 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 100 0 10

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

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
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

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 New Brunswick 16 84 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

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 New Brunswick 13 87 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 New Brunswick 0 100 10

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 43 57 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 42 58 15
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 15

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 39 61 15
2020 New Brunswick 39 61 15

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 47 53 15
2020 New Brunswick 46 54 15

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

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 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 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 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 38 62 15
2022 New Brunswick 15 85 15

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

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 New Brunswick 29 71 15
2022 New Brunswick 49 51 15
2020 New Brunswick 39 61 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
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

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 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

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 New Brunswick 10 90 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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 10

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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 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
2022 New Brunswick 15 85 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 New Brunswick 39 61 15
2022 New Brunswick 37 63 15
2020 New Brunswick 34 66 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
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 14 86 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
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 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
2022 New Brunswick 6 94 15
2020 New Brunswick 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
2022 New Brunswick 11 89 15
2020 New Brunswick 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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 11 89 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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 7 93 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
2022 New Brunswick 5 95 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
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 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 New Brunswick 49 51 15
2022 New Brunswick 26 74 15
2020 New Brunswick 41 59 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 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2022 New Brunswick 0 100 15
2020 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 54 46 15
2022 New Brunswick 41 59 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 New Brunswick 24 76 15
2020 New Brunswick 0 100 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 New Brunswick 19 14 11 2 5 40 10 65 13 205
2024 Nova Scotia 18 8 17 1 3 46 7 55 9 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 15 7 12 3 2 52 9 57 12 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 27 16 9 5 0 38 5 75 8 45
2022 New Brunswick 21 14 10 3 1 45 6 71 8 255
2022 Nova Scotia 18 12 11 2 4 41 11 63 14 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 21 6 12 0 0 51 10 70 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 33 14 7 2 0 38 7 84 3 60
2020 New Brunswick 25 15 16 2 2 33 7 67 6 260
2020 Nova Scotia 18 13 18 4 7 38 2 52 18 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 30 9 16 2 0 35 7 69 3 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 48 16 7 0 0 25 4 90 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 17 6 7 0 0 41 30 77 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 19 12 19 2 2 38 8 58 7 270
2019 Nova Scotia 27 8 17 5 6 32 5 55 18 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 14 22 17 0 2 31 14 66 3 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 37 12 26 1 0 17 7 64 2 70

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 National Capital Region 64 30 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 New Brunswick 36 33 9 4 4 12 2 80 9 205
2024 Nova Scotia 48 32 11 2 3 3 2 83 6 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 48 30 12 5 2 2 0 80 7 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 28 8 0 0 5 2 92 0 45
2022 National Capital Region 58 25 5 5 0 6 0 89 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 46 30 10 4 1 9 1 83 6 260
2022 Nova Scotia 45 26 11 6 2 9 0 78 9 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 55 30 0 4 0 11 0 96 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 59 34 0 4 0 2 2 96 4 60
2020 New Brunswick 50 28 10 2 1 7 1 85 4 260
2020 Nova Scotia 36 28 15 5 6 10 0 71 12 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 46 25 14 4 0 12 0 80 5 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 70 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 53 36 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 45 27 13 2 2 11 0 81 4 270
2019 Nova Scotia 44 24 16 4 7 5 0 72 12 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 39 33 13 2 2 12 0 81 4 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 33 12 3 0 1 2 84 3 70
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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 National Capital Region 65 15 0 20 0 0 0 65 35 15
2024 New Brunswick 57 22 11 2 3 0 3 59 41 205
2024 Nova Scotia 57 18 11 8 4 0 2 58 42 75
2024 Prince Edward Island 43 36 19 2 0 0 0 43 57 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 21 10 5 0 0 0 64 36 45
2022 National Capital Region 51 37 7 5 0 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 62 22 8 3 3 0 1 255
2022 Nova Scotia 58 21 14 5 2 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 69 21 4 5 0 0 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 20 9 2 5 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 66 18 10 4 1 0 1 260
2020 Nova Scotia 60 23 11 4 2 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 54 30 13 0 0 2 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 22 4 4 1 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 53 36 11 0 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 62 22 9 3 3 0 0 270
2019 Nova Scotia 57 22 11 3 5 0 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 63 27 9 2 0 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 28 4 3 0 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 14 29 35 14 8 0 0 14 86 15
2024 New Brunswick 17 34 23 10 16 0 0 17 83 205
2024 Nova Scotia 35 35 17 6 6 0 0 35 65 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 27 39 20 6 9 0 0 27 73 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 43 39 13 5 0 0 0 43 57 45
2022 National Capital Region 31 51 6 6 7 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 15 29 29 13 15 0 0 260
2022 Nova Scotia 23 33 26 9 9 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 17 48 20 10 5 0 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 21 33 29 11 6 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 16 29 27 17 10 0 0 260
2020 Nova Scotia 26 26 27 9 10 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 30 36 15 19 0 0 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 32 42 16 6 4 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 17 42 41 0 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 21 31 26 13 9 0 0 270
2019 Nova Scotia 33 33 21 11 2 0 0 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 34 41 13 11 2 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 40 41 15 1 3 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 15 50 21 0 15 0 0 15 85 15
2024 New Brunswick 23 31 26 11 8 0 0 23 77 205
2024 Nova Scotia 45 33 11 7 4 0 0 45 55 75
2024 Prince Edward Island 30 47 15 3 2 0 3 31 69 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 44 39 8 7 2 0 0 44 56 45
2022 National Capital Region 22 42 17 12 7 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 21 36 22 13 9 0 0 255
2022 Nova Scotia 41 36 16 3 2 0 1 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 38 36 18 6 2 0 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 33 41 14 6 6 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 23 35 20 15 6 0 0 255
2020 Nova Scotia 40 36 15 5 4 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 43 39 15 4 0 0 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 46 35 10 4 5 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 23 54 11 6 0 6 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 30 33 21 9 6 0 1 270
2019 Nova Scotia 43 30 18 7 1 0 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 40 42 10 7 2 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 47 36 9 6 1 0 0 65

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 National Capital Region 34 31 28 8 0 0 0 34 66 15
2024 New Brunswick 20 29 25 11 13 0 2 20 80 205
2024 Nova Scotia 40 30 17 5 6 1 0 41 59 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 29 35 22 5 6 0 3 30 70 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 39 5 7 0 0 0 49 51 45
2022 National Capital Region 47 25 17 12 0 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 18 30 23 14 14 1 0 260
2022 Nova Scotia 29 32 16 13 10 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 35 22 23 17 4 0 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 40 31 13 7 8 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 23 26 24 18 8 1 0 260
2020 Nova Scotia 45 26 18 9 1 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 37 38 12 10 2 2 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 50 33 7 7 3 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 41 23 18 12 0 6 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 25 26 27 13 8 0 1 270
2019 Nova Scotia 53 24 9 6 6 1 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 34 47 13 2 2 2 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 36 38 19 4 2 0 1 65

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 National Capital Region 27 50 15 8 0 0 0 27 73 15
2024 New Brunswick 45 27 10 6 5 0 7 49 51 205
2024 Nova Scotia 75 13 8 2 1 0 0 75 25 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 61 28 5 0 2 0 3 63 37 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 62 36 2 0 0 0 0 62 38 45
2022 National Capital Region 39 32 23 0 6 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 47 27 15 5 4 0 2 260
2022 Nova Scotia 68 14 5 6 1 0 5 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 56 27 11 2 2 0 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 28 6 2 2 0 1 60
2020 New Brunswick 44 27 16 9 3 0 1 255
2020 Nova Scotia 57 27 12 1 3 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 58 23 15 0 2 0 2 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 18 4 1 1 0 1 70
2019 National Capital Region 54 41 5 0 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 55 27 10 4 0 0 3 270
2019 Nova Scotia 65 27 5 0 1 0 2 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 59 22 7 2 2 0 8 45
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 83 12 1 2 0 0 1 65

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 National Capital Region 27 21 23 0 29 0 0 27 73 15
2024 New Brunswick 29 31 20 10 11 0 0 29 71 205
2024 Nova Scotia 38 23 18 11 9 0 0 38 62 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 45 29 21 3 2 0 0 45 55 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 38 58 2 0 2 0 0 38 62 45
2022 National Capital Region 33 25 18 18 5 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 34 29 18 10 8 0 1 260
2022 Nova Scotia 51 16 20 8 4 0 1 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 38 30 21 7 4 0 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 44 34 12 7 3 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 33 30 19 12 6 0 0 260
2020 Nova Scotia 36 30 18 13 4 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 36 26 27 8 2 2 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 50 38 8 1 3 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 41 29 24 6 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 40 30 18 8 4 0 0 270
2019 Nova Scotia 44 30 12 7 5 0 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 34 45 12 6 2 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 35 9 1 2 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 28 42 23 7 0 0 0 28 72 15
2024 New Brunswick 34 26 24 11 3 1 2 35 65 205
2024 Nova Scotia 35 35 19 9 1 0 0 35 65 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 41 33 15 2 5 0 3 43 57 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 47 30 17 7 0 0 0 47 53 45
2022 National Capital Region 34 42 7 17 0 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 37 37 16 5 3 0 1 260
2022 Nova Scotia 40 36 13 6 3 0 2 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 53 23 15 2 4 3 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 50 25 16 5 4 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 37 37 18 6 0 0 1 260
2020 Nova Scotia 38 32 20 7 2 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 43 32 17 4 2 2 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 33 8 3 0 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 30 34 18 6 0 12 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 33 40 19 4 3 0 1 270
2019 Nova Scotia 28 39 24 7 1 1 0 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 38 41 13 4 2 0 2 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 41 35 15 6 3 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 28 36 13 7 16 0 0 28 72 15
2024 New Brunswick 18 30 26 15 9 0 2 19 81 205
2024 Nova Scotia 28 36 18 10 8 0 1 28 72 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 20 41 20 4 11 0 3 21 79 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 39 31 23 3 2 3 0 40 60 45
2022 National Capital Region 39 19 24 13 5 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 23 40 22 9 6 0 1 260
2022 Nova Scotia 31 28 23 9 7 0 2 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 44 34 15 5 2 0 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 37 35 16 7 4 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 27 34 26 11 3 0 0 260
2020 Nova Scotia 32 33 22 8 5 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 30 49 15 4 0 2 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 44 35 10 9 3 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 30 53 11 0 0 6 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 30 31 23 11 4 0 0 270
2019 Nova Scotia 37 26 24 11 1 0 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 34 39 12 12 2 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 31 44 17 6 3 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 8 53 32 7 0 0 0 8 92 15
2024 New Brunswick 33 30 22 10 4 1 0 33 67 205
2024 Nova Scotia 38 35 16 8 3 0 0 38 62 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 34 32 20 0 11 0 3 35 65 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 61 25 8 4 2 0 0 61 39 45
2022 National Capital Region 34 25 30 5 6 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 33 35 14 13 5 0 0 255
2022 Nova Scotia 41 40 12 5 2 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 55 28 10 4 3 0 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 22 20 3 2 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 36 34 19 8 2 0 0 260
2020 Nova Scotia 47 23 24 3 3 0 0 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 44 33 13 6 2 2 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 29 6 4 3 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 58 36 0 6 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 32 32 21 8 6 0 0 270
2019 Nova Scotia 36 35 12 14 3 0 0 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 32 31 20 12 4 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 29 11 3 1 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 34 43 8 7 8 0 0 34 66 15
2024 New Brunswick 50 24 12 9 3 0 2 51 49 205
2024 Nova Scotia 57 21 15 4 2 0 1 58 42 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 45 33 11 6 3 0 3 46 54 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 25 5 5 0 0 0 64 36 45
2022 National Capital Region 58 13 11 6 12 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 55 21 12 8 3 0 0 255
2022 Nova Scotia 55 25 10 1 9 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 66 15 4 4 2 3 5 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 25 9 5 7 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 52 24 13 7 4 0 0 260
2020 Nova Scotia 48 27 13 7 5 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 44 27 18 4 4 2 0 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 67 18 12 3 0 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 46 24 24 0 0 6 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 52 23 15 5 5 0 0 270
2019 Nova Scotia 48 26 15 3 6 0 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 47 29 6 10 6 2 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 55 38 8 0 0 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 55 8 21 16 0 0 0 55 45 15
2024 New Brunswick 56 23 11 3 5 0 1 57 43 205
2024 Nova Scotia 67 17 8 8 0 0 0 67 33 75
2024 Prince Edward Island 56 28 8 0 5 0 3 58 42 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 71 20 4 5 0 0 0 71 29 45
2022 National Capital Region 57 37 6 0 0 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 53 28 11 4 2 0 1 260
2022 Nova Scotia 60 24 8 5 2 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 57 30 6 2 3 0 3 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 30 14 3 3 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 35 33 19 9 4 0 0 260
2020 Nova Scotia 42 28 20 6 4 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 25 36 29 6 2 2 0 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 36 33 22 4 4 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 34 37 0 14 15 0 0 34 66 15
2024 New Brunswick 29 29 20 13 8 0 0 29 71 205
2024 Nova Scotia 33 44 14 7 3 0 0 33 67 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 30 41 18 5 3 0 3 31 69 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 33 12 2 4 0 0 49 51 45
2022 National Capital Region 55 19 20 0 7 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 24 37 21 11 7 0 0 255
2022 Nova Scotia 33 34 19 6 7 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 30 37 17 11 2 0 3 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 30 42 16 6 6 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 21 39 23 11 5 0 0 260
2020 Nova Scotia 24 30 25 14 7 0 0 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 25 30 30 13 2 0 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 39 41 13 6 1 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 59 23 7 11 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 32 35 19 9 5 0 0 270
2019 Nova Scotia 36 36 20 6 0 0 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 36 43 16 4 0 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 38 49 9 3 1 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 27 22 15 7 30 0 0 27 73 15
2024 New Brunswick 48 18 14 7 11 0 2 49 51 205
2024 Nova Scotia 57 15 9 12 6 0 1 57 43 75
2024 Prince Edward Island 46 25 19 5 2 0 3 48 52 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 16 10 2 5 0 0 68 32 45
2022 National Capital Region 22 42 25 6 0 5 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 64 18 11 3 3 0 0 260
2022 Nova Scotia 72 16 8 2 2 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 70 18 11 0 0 0 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 27 7 5 5 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 62 25 9 2 1 0 1 260
2020 Nova Scotia 52 34 9 5 0 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 69 20 8 0 2 2 0 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 67 29 3 0 1 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 83 6 12 0 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 72 17 9 0 1 0 1 270
2019 Nova Scotia 77 12 7 2 1 0 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 78 18 2 2 0 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 70 25 4 0 0 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 27 32 13 7 21 0 0 27 73 15
2024 New Brunswick 66 22 5 2 3 0 2 67 33 205
2024 Nova Scotia 64 22 8 2 3 0 1 64 36 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 56 34 7 0 0 0 3 58 42 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 54 38 4 2 2 0 0 54 46 45
2022 National Capital Region 58 30 12 0 0 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 65 25 7 2 1 0 0 260
2022 Nova Scotia 68 22 4 1 4 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 55 35 10 0 0 0 0 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 57 29 7 3 4 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 47 35 12 2 4 0 0 260
2020 Nova Scotia 44 40 13 2 0 0 0 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 57 29 14 0 0 0 0 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 53 32 10 1 3 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 55 22 8 15 0 0 0 55 45 15
2024 New Brunswick 70 11 2 2 1 0 13 81 19 205
2024 Nova Scotia 78 6 4 0 0 0 11 88 12 75
2024 Prince Edward Island 78 5 5 0 0 0 11 89 11 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 87 11 0 0 0 0 2 88 12 45

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 National Capital Region 27 36 0 0 37 0 0 27 73 15
2024 New Brunswick 60 14 8 2 6 0 9 66 34 205
2024 Nova Scotia 69 11 4 4 3 0 8 76 24 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 78 5 3 0 0 3 11 91 9 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 74 15 2 3 2 3 2 77 23 45

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 National Capital Region 57 35 8 0 0 0 0 57 43 15
2024 New Brunswick 76 11 4 1 1 1 6 82 18 205
2024 Nova Scotia 82 7 3 3 2 0 4 85 15 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 81 8 3 0 0 3 5 89 11 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 87 3 5 0 0 5 0 92 8 45
2022 National Capital Region 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 82 9 3 1 1 2 3 255
2022 Nova Scotia 82 9 3 1 3 0 2 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 93 2 0 0 0 2 3 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 93 2 3 0 2 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 84 8 3 1 1 0 2 260
2020 Nova Scotia 82 12 1 1 2 1 0 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 96 0 2 0 0 0 2 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 94 4 0 0 2 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 82 12 0 0 0 0 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 78 11 4 3 2 0 2 270
2019 Nova Scotia 70 8 10 4 5 1 2 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 86 2 0 4 2 2 4 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 89 9 2 0 0 0 0 65

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 National Capital Region 56 37 7 0 0 0 0 56 44 15
2024 New Brunswick 68 18 4 2 2 1 5 72 28 205
2024 Nova Scotia 74 18 5 2 0 0 1 75 25 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 73 12 3 5 0 0 6 78 22 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 75 25 45
2022 National Capital Region 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 73 16 7 1 1 1 2 255
2022 Nova Scotia 68 21 8 1 2 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 80 17 0 0 0 0 3 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 89 7 2 0 2 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 73 18 6 1 1 0 1 255
2020 Nova Scotia 74 14 8 3 1 0 0 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 73 25 2 0 0 0 0 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 91 6 1 0 2 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 77 17 6 0 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 63 26 5 3 2 0 1 270
2019 Nova Scotia 63 22 8 1 3 0 2 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 73 18 9 0 0 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 76 18 5 0 0 0 2 70

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 National Capital Region 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 65 35 15
2024 New Brunswick 66 19 6 2 3 1 4 69 31 205
2024 Nova Scotia 76 14 3 4 2 0 1 77 23 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 72 8 12 3 0 2 3 76 24 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 90 10 45
2022 National Capital Region 65 25 0 5 0 0 5 15
2022 New Brunswick 74 15 7 0 1 1 1 255
2022 Nova Scotia 75 11 7 2 5 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 84 7 4 0 0 2 3 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 85 9 0 4 2 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 69 16 9 2 2 0 1 260
2020 Nova Scotia 69 17 9 2 4 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 73 17 6 2 0 2 0 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 87 7 3 1 2 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 61 23 7 4 4 0 1 270
2019 Nova Scotia 61 19 7 8 4 0 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 69 18 5 4 4 0 0 45
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 80 17 3 0 0 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 62 15 0 0 0 0 23 81 19 15
2024 New Brunswick 60 10 4 1 1 1 24 80 20 205
2024 Nova Scotia 62 7 2 0 0 0 29 86 14 75
2024 Prince Edward Island 75 5 0 0 0 0 20 93 7 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 73 5 2 0 2 0 17 88 12 45
2022 National Capital Region 71 7 0 0 0 0 22 15
2022 New Brunswick 64 8 4 1 0 1 21 255
2022 Nova Scotia 69 5 3 0 1 0 21 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 70 6 6 0 0 0 17 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 62 8 5 2 2 0 21 60
2020 New Brunswick 64 11 3 1 0 0 21 260
2020 Nova Scotia 67 5 2 1 1 0 23 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 72 6 2 0 2 0 19 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 7 3 0 2 0 12 70
2019 National Capital Region 63 18 0 0 0 0 19 15
2019 New Brunswick 54 15 4 2 0 0 25 270
2019 Nova Scotia 59 8 2 0 0 1 30 90
2019 Prince Edward Island 66 8 2 0 0 0 24 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 71 7 2 3 0 0 17 70

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 National Capital Region 40 44 0 16 0 0 0 40 60 15
2024 New Brunswick 77 13 1 2 0 1 7 83 17 205
2024 Nova Scotia 70 21 7 0 0 0 2 72 28 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 68 21 2 3 0 0 6 72 28 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 88 12 45
2022 National Capital Region 75 20 0 0 0 0 5 15
2022 New Brunswick 77 16 3 1 0 1 3 255
2022 Nova Scotia 70 20 4 1 2 0 2 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 84 6 4 2 0 0 3 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 81 16 4 0 0 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 75 17 5 1 0 0 2 260
2020 Nova Scotia 75 11 10 2 1 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 75 15 8 0 2 0 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 84 11 2 3 0 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 52 31 17 0 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 77 14 6 1 0 0 2 270
2019 Nova Scotia 70 16 7 2 0 0 5 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 77 16 4 0 2 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 76 22 2 0 0 0 0 65

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 National Capital Region 44 42 0 0 14 0 0 44 56 15
2024 New Brunswick 58 19 10 6 5 0 2 59 41 205
2024 Nova Scotia 54 19 17 7 3 1 0 54 46 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 58 14 8 3 8 2 6 64 36 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 77 21 0 0 2 0 0 77 23 45
2022 National Capital Region 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 78 11 3 2 2 1 3 255
2022 Nova Scotia 72 14 6 0 8 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 70 13 10 2 2 0 3 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 84 12 2 0 2 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 77 14 3 4 1 0 1 260
2020 Nova Scotia 69 15 16 0 0 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 76 15 4 0 4 2 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 80 11 6 1 1 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 64 17 18 0 0 0 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 77 10 4 5 2 1 1 270
2019 Nova Scotia 69 20 4 1 4 0 1 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 74 16 0 8 0 0 2 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 78 15 5 0 1 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 35 43 0 22 0 0 0 35 65 15
2024 New Brunswick 51 28 10 3 3 0 4 53 47 205
2024 Nova Scotia 52 31 7 7 2 0 0 52 48 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 42 26 25 3 0 2 3 44 56 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 24 6 6 0 0 0 64 36 45
2022 National Capital Region 58 30 12 0 0 0 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 53 28 11 5 1 1 1 255
2022 Nova Scotia 61 26 6 6 1 0 0 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 52 29 8 8 0 0 3 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 67 18 8 5 2 0 0 60
2020 New Brunswick 50 27 16 6 1 0 0 260
2020 Nova Scotia 54 23 19 4 0 0 0 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 49 36 12 4 0 0 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 60 30 6 3 2 0 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 54 34 0 6 0 0 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 62 24 10 2 1 0 1 270
2019 Nova Scotia 54 30 6 5 2 0 2 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 66 28 2 0 4 0 0 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 69 24 6 2 0 0 0 70

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 National Capital Region 6 36 43 14 0 0 0 42 14 15
2024 New Brunswick 8 31 44 11 6 0 0 39 17 205
2024 Nova Scotia 15 46 30 5 4 0 0 61 9 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 11 42 42 5 0 0 0 53 5 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 21 51 26 2 0 0 0 72 2 45
2022 National Capital Region 23 30 35 12 0 0 0 53 12 15
2022 New Brunswick 11 35 39 10 4 0 0 46 14 260
2022 Nova Scotia 16 47 30 5 2 0 0 63 8 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 12 41 37 7 0 4 0 55 7 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 22 41 32 3 2 0 0 63 5 60
2020 New Brunswick 12 39 35 13 2 0 0 51 14 260
2020 Nova Scotia 20 39 30 11 0 0 0 59 11 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 26 38 29 6 0 2 0 65 6 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 30 49 18 1 1 0 0 79 3 70
2019 National Capital Region 24 48 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 18 41 30 10 1 0 0 59 11 270
2019 Nova Scotia 25 48 16 8 2 0 0 73 10 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 32 30 29 9 0 0 0 62 9 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 41 43 15 1 0 0 0 84 1 70

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 National Capital Region 7 29 36 28 0 0 0 28 36 15
2024 New Brunswick 9 20 47 16 7 0 0 24 29 205
2024 Nova Scotia 8 13 41 27 12 0 0 39 20 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 6 16 47 23 9 0 0 31 21 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 12 40 29 19 0 0 48 12 45
2022 National Capital Region 0 12 42 30 17 0 0 47 12 15
2022 New Brunswick 7 19 40 20 14 0 0 35 25 255
2022 Nova Scotia 5 11 45 25 13 0 0 38 16 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 3 9 53 30 6 0 0 36 11 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 2 8 47 30 14 0 0 43 10 60
2020 New Brunswick 7 20 42 26 5 0 0 31 27 260
2020 Nova Scotia 8 20 42 19 11 0 0 30 28 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 2 8 55 25 11 0 0 36 10 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 1 4 39 37 19 0 0 55 6 70
2019 National Capital Region 6 11 31 41 6 6 0 50 18 15
2019 New Brunswick 6 17 43 22 11 0 0 33 24 270
2019 Nova Scotia 3 13 35 36 13 0 0 49 16 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 2 10 39 40 8 0 0 48 13 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 0 8 38 35 19 0 0 54 8 65

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 National Capital Region 55 15 22 8 0 0 0 70 8 15
2024 New Brunswick 34 46 11 6 2 2 0 81 8 205
2024 Nova Scotia 38 42 11 7 1 0 0 80 9 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 45 46 7 0 3 0 0 90 3 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 65 33 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 45
2022 National Capital Region 29 48 0 5 6 12 0 87 13 15
2022 New Brunswick 44 37 12 4 1 2 0 82 6 255
2022 Nova Scotia 39 40 8 10 2 1 0 80 12 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 42 46 5 2 2 3 0 91 4 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 50 42 2 1 3 2 0 94 5 60
2020 New Brunswick 56 36 5 2 1 0 0 92 2 260
2020 Nova Scotia 43 46 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 52 38 2 4 0 4 0 94 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 27 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 70
2019 National Capital Region 41 41 7 0 0 12 0 92 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 50 37 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 270
2019 Nova Scotia 50 36 6 3 2 2 0 88 6 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 44 39 6 6 0 4 0 87 7 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 55 36 6 2 0 0 1 92 2 70

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 13 51 29 6 15
2024 New Brunswick 6 31 43 16 3 205
2024 Nova Scotia 17 33 34 9 8 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 8 24 59 10 0 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 26 36 24 11 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 5 48 36 11 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 10 35 36 14 5 260
2022 Nova Scotia 17 33 32 11 7 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 6 43 42 6 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 17 39 30 14 0 60

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 National Capital Region 49 45 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 66 22 6 2 2 2 0 90 4 205
2024 Nova Scotia 72 13 9 3 0 0 3 87 4 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 61 28 6 3 0 0 2 91 3 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 79 16 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 68 20 8 2 2 1 0 89 4 260
2022 Nova Scotia 75 13 7 3 1 0 1 89 4 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 75 10 12 2 0 2 0 86 2 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 78 16 4 0 2 0 0 95 2 60
2020 New Brunswick 64 21 9 3 1 2 0 87 4 260
2020 Nova Scotia 60 18 19 1 0 1 0 79 1 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 62 23 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 75 16 6 0 1 2 0 92 2 70

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 National Capital Region 56 22 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 15
2024 New Brunswick 59 21 8 5 6 1 0 80 12 205
2024 Nova Scotia 57 21 5 12 4 0 0 78 16 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 52 26 3 14 5 0 0 78 19 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 19 6 4 3 0 0 87 7 45
2022 National Capital Region 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 58 21 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 260
2022 Nova Scotia 53 26 4 7 9 0 1 80 16 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 53 18 9 12 6 3 0 73 19 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 28 3 7 3 0 0 86 10 60
2020 New Brunswick 49 28 11 8 4 1 0 78 11 260
2020 Nova Scotia 49 21 12 13 5 0 0 70 18 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 51 17 7 17 6 0 2 69 23 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 58 20 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 70

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 National Capital Region 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 69 19 5 4 2 1 0 89 6 205
2024 Nova Scotia 71 17 7 3 1 2 0 89 5 75
2024 Prince Edward Island 59 27 3 9 0 0 2 87 10 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 75 21 2 0 3 0 0 95 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 66 24 4 4 2 0 0 90 6 260
2022 Nova Scotia 67 20 4 3 6 0 0 87 9 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 55 26 9 2 4 3 0 84 6 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 70 23 0 4 3 0 0 93 7 60
2020 New Brunswick 64 23 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 260
2020 Nova Scotia 69 13 7 9 1 1 0 83 10 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 61 26 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 81 12 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 70

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 National Capital Region 34 50 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15
2024 New Brunswick 30 40 15 8 5 1 0 71 13 205
2024 Nova Scotia 37 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 40 37 14 8 3 0 0 76 10 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 59 34 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 45
2022 National Capital Region 65 24 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 15
2022 New Brunswick 41 38 10 7 2 1 0 80 9 260
2022 Nova Scotia 46 33 12 4 4 0 0 80 8 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 51 32 6 7 0 3 0 86 7 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 63 32 3 0 2 0 0 95 2 60
2020 New Brunswick 51 32 10 5 2 0 0 83 6 260
2020 Nova Scotia 41 31 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 54 29 15 2 0 0 0 83 2 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 69 23 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 70
2019 National Capital Region 47 41 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 15
2019 New Brunswick 39 37 15 6 2 1 0 76 9 270
2019 Nova Scotia 37 38 11 4 9 1 0 76 13 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 44 35 9 8 2 2 0 81 10 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 56 36 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 70

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 New Brunswick 31 35 20 11 3 0 0 66 14 70
2024 Nova Scotia 35 44 16 6 0 0 0 79 6 20
2024 Prince Edward Island 32 34 18 17 0 0 0 66 17 10
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 30 52 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 15
2022 New Brunswick 25 55 5 8 5 1 0 81 13 80
2022 Nova Scotia 23 60 4 5 4 0 4 87 9 25
2022 Prince Edward Island 26 41 13 13 7 0 0 67 21 15
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 38 46 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 20
2020 New Brunswick 35 46 10 8 1 0 0 81 9 80
2020 Nova Scotia 49 32 9 0 9 0 0 81 9 20
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 45 36 5 9 5 0 0 80 14 20
2019 New Brunswick 24 53 7 8 4 2 1 80 12 80
2019 Nova Scotia 39 56 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 25
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 49 33 7 12 0 0 0 81 12 15
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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 National Capital Region 49 51 15
2024 New Brunswick 15 85 205
2024 Nova Scotia 21 79 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 0 100 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 9 91 45
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 15
2022 New Brunswick 8 92 260
2022 Nova Scotia 9 91 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 0 100 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 9 91 60
2020 New Brunswick 9 91 260
2020 Nova Scotia 9 91 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 10 90 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 10 90 70
2019 National Capital Region 13 87 15
2019 New Brunswick 8 92 270
2019 Nova Scotia 14 86 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 6 94 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 11 89 65

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 New Brunswick 78 22 35
2024 Nova Scotia 57 43 15
2022 New Brunswick 72 28 20
2020 New Brunswick 53 47 25

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 New Brunswick 87 13 35
2024 Nova Scotia 80 20 15
2022 New Brunswick 72 28 20
2020 New Brunswick 84 16 25
2019 New Brunswick 86 14 20
2019 Nova Scotia 78 22 15

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 New Brunswick 44 38 0 15 3 0 0 82 18 30
2024 Nova Scotia 55 21 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 15
2022 New Brunswick 60 34 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2020 New Brunswick 40 35 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2019 New Brunswick 26 49 5 20 0 0 0 75 20 20
2019 Nova Scotia 54 19 10 17 0 0 0 73 17 10

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 National Capital Region 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 New Brunswick 51 31 4 7 2 2 2 86 10 205
2024 Nova Scotia 62 25 3 5 1 4 0 91 6 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 47 37 6 3 0 0 7 91 3 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 64 20 4 7 2 0 3 87 10 45
2022 National Capital Region 39 32 17 0 0 13 0 81 0 15
2022 New Brunswick 60 29 5 1 2 0 2 92 3 260
2022 Nova Scotia 61 21 8 3 2 2 2 86 6 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 56 25 4 2 2 2 8 90 5 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 69 19 5 0 3 2 2 92 3 60
2020 New Brunswick 63 22 7 4 0 2 2 88 4 260
2020 Nova Scotia 61 21 10 6 0 1 1 84 6 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 61 28 8 0 0 0 4 92 0 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 83 12 4 1 0 0 0 94 1 70
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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 National Capital Region 7 93 15
2024 New Brunswick 2 86 205
2024 Nova Scotia 3 74 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 7 76 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 2 90 45
2022 National Capital Region 18 70 15
2022 New Brunswick 4 86 260
2022 Nova Scotia 4 86 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 5 77 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 6 83 60
2020 New Brunswick 6 80 260
2020 Nova Scotia 6 77 85
2020 Prince Edward Island 8 75 55
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 3 80 70

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 New Brunswick 58 42 10
2020 New Brunswick 63 37 15

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
2022 New Brunswick 26 20 25 9 0 0 20 58 12 10
2020 New Brunswick 37 19 12 0 13 0 19 70 16 15

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
2022 New Brunswick 9 0 26 9 16 9 30 15 41 10
2020 New Brunswick 13 13 25 7 12 0 30 37 27 15

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 National Capital Region 38 13 0 7 7 0 35 58 42 15
2024 New Brunswick 44 9 5 4 4 3 30 66 34 205
2024 Nova Scotia 56 7 5 4 1 8 20 78 22 80
2024 Prince Edward Island 71 3 0 3 0 11 11 92 8 40
2024 Newfoundland and Labrador 68 12 0 0 2 0 18 83 17 45
2022 National Capital Region 25 28 6 12 6 0 23 15
2022 New Brunswick 48 9 8 3 3 4 26 255
2022 Nova Scotia 56 7 5 0 4 7 22 90
2022 Prince Edward Island 67 7 0 3 0 4 19 45
2022 Newfoundland and Labrador 67 13 0 0 2 4 15 60
2020 New Brunswick 55 18 8 3 2 2 12 260
2020 Nova Scotia 60 13 6 3 4 2 13 80
2020 Prince Edward Island 64 10 2 2 2 4 17 50
2020 Newfoundland and Labrador 71 13 3 1 0 0 11 70
2019 National Capital Region 35 11 18 11 18 0 6 15
2019 New Brunswick 55 12 12 5 6 0 9 270
2019 Nova Scotia 64 11 9 6 2 0 8 95
2019 Prince Edward Island 69 14 4 4 0 2 6 50
2019 Newfoundland and Labrador 73 15 3 2 0 0 9 70
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