2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Parole Board of Canada by Question 99. What is your current employee status?

The results of the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 42 2 8 3 0 0 87 11 265
2024 Term 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 49 41 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 40 3 9 1 0 0 87 10 285
2022 Term 41 46 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 20
2022 Casual 48 46 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 47 42 0 5 6 0 0 89 11 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 14 5 4 2 0 0 90 6 265
2024 Term 90 5 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 22 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 265
2024 Term 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 7 15 5 1 1 73 20 265
2024 Term 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 38 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 285
2022 Term 50 41 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2022 Casual 74 20 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 50 39 0 5 3 0 3 92 8 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 35 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 280
2019 Term 61 19 4 14 3 0 0 80 16 25
2019 Casual 46 42 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 65 24 3 6 0 0 3 91 6 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 39 14 13 5 0 0 67 18 265
2024 Term 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 36 35 9 11 10 0 0 71 20 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 39 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 285
2022 Term 36 43 10 5 5 0 0 80 11 20
2022 Casual 26 58 10 6 0 0 0 83 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 41 10 11 7 0 1 72 18 275
2019 Term 32 34 0 27 8 0 0 65 35 25
2019 Casual 27 66 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 65 29 0 3 3 0 0 94 6 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 30 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 265
2024 Term 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 49 35 10 6 0 0 0 85 6 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 39 6 4 2 1 0 88 6 285
2022 Term 54 32 4 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2022 Casual 59 21 14 6 0 0 0 79 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 71 16 11 0 3 0 0 87 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 34 7 9 2 0 0 83 10 275
2019 Term 42 46 3 0 9 0 0 88 9 25
2019 Casual 53 41 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 70 21 6 0 3 0 0 91 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 28 9 13 13 0 0 65 26 265
2024 Term 54 35 0 6 6 0 0 89 11 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 20 21 15 5 40 0 0 41 44 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 35 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 280
2022 Term 33 37 10 4 15 0 0 70 20 20
2022 Casual 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 37 24 5 9 25 0 0 61 33 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 34 12 6 4 0 0 77 11 280
2019 Term 32 29 19 8 7 5 0 64 16 25
2019 Casual 47 32 13 0 8 0 0 79 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 38 15 12 21 15 0 0 53 35 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 40 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 265
2024 Term 59 24 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 60 24 10 6 0 0 0 85 6 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 37 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 285
2022 Term 47 33 4 0 15 0 0 80 15 20
2022 Casual 42 41 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 73 21 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 36 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 280
2019 Term 42 43 11 4 0 0 0 85 4 25
2019 Casual 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 79 15 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 34 16 10 12 0 0 63 21 265
2024 Term 59 30 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 20 25 46 4 4 0 0 45 8 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 35 12 6 7 0 0 75 13 285
2022 Term 33 40 6 0 16 5 0 77 17 15
2022 Casual 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 42 34 14 8 3 0 0 76 10 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 33 14 12 9 0 0 65 21 280
2019 Term 34 39 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 25
2019 Casual 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 47 29 18 0 6 0 0 76 6 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 40 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 265
2024 Term 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 47 49 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 41 7 4 2 0 0 87 7 285
2022 Term 52 28 10 0 11 0 0 80 11 20
2022 Casual 30 57 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 76 19 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 43 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 275
2019 Term 56 17 3 15 8 0 0 74 23 25
2019 Casual 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 59 32 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 35 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 265
2024 Term 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 63 31 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 280
2022 Term 57 23 4 0 15 0 0 80 15 20
2022 Casual 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 37 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 275
2019 Term 60 31 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 25
2019 Casual 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 85 12 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 33 12 8 11 0 0 69 19 265
2024 Term 61 29 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 35 30 20 11 4 0 0 65 15 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 33 9 8 5 0 0 77 13 285
2022 Term 39 38 8 0 15 0 0 77 15 20
2022 Casual 46 37 10 6 0 0 0 83 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 59 20 6 11 5 0 0 79 16 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 32 13 9 8 0 0 70 16 280
2019 Term 45 28 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 25
2019 Casual 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 52 36 3 3 6 0 0 88 9 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 35 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 265
2024 Term 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 85 10 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 29 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 285
2022 Term 52 26 7 5 10 0 0 78 15 20
2022 Casual 48 35 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 29 8 3 1 0 0 89 3 280
2019 Term 69 20 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 25
2019 Casual 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 33 15 9 10 1 0 66 20 265
2024 Term 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 36 16 10 29 10 0 0 51 39 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 34 12 10 6 0 0 73 16 285
2022 Term 25 38 18 0 15 4 0 65 16 20
2022 Casual 46 47 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 53 14 5 9 19 0 0 67 28 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 36 11 10 8 0 0 70 19 280
2019 Term 42 29 17 0 8 4 0 74 8 25
2019 Casual 61 31 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 29 26 15 15 15 0 0 56 29 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 30 16 9 8 0 0 67 17 265
2024 Term 62 32 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 26 30 30 4 10 0 0 56 14 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 33 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 280
2022 Term 32 22 25 6 15 0 0 54 21 20
2022 Casual 34 53 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 36 22 24 8 11 0 0 57 18 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 33 14 12 6 0 0 68 18 280
2019 Term 42 24 21 9 0 4 0 68 10 25
2019 Casual 61 26 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 35 29 12 18 6 0 0 65 24 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 33 15 9 5 0 1 71 14 265
2024 Term 59 31 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 35 40 6 10 10 0 0 75 19 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 34 14 5 3 0 0 78 9 285
2022 Term 44 32 9 5 11 0 0 76 15 20
2022 Casual 51 30 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 61 19 0 12 8 0 0 80 20 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 42 13 6 4 0 0 78 10 275
2019 Term 50 28 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 25
2019 Casual 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 53 26 9 3 9 0 0 79 12 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 40 12 5 2 0 0 81 7 265
2024 Term 67 15 5 13 0 0 0 81 13 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 70 20 4 0 6 0 0 90 6 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 35 10 6 2 0 0 83 7 285
2022 Term 57 25 13 0 5 0 0 83 5 20
2022 Casual 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 69 26 3 3 0 0 0 95 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 38 9 4 1 0 0 85 5 280
2019 Term 56 38 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 25
2019 Casual 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 85 9 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 29 15 10 5 0 0 71 14 265
2024 Term 66 21 0 5 7 0 0 87 13 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 11 16 9 15 50 0 0 26 65 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 35 14 12 4 1 0 69 16 280
2022 Term 49 35 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 20
2022 Casual 22 64 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 32 15 11 26 16 0 0 47 42 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 34 20 8 4 0 0 67 12 280
2019 Term 63 18 11 3 5 0 0 82 7 25
2019 Casual 60 34 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 21 26 18 21 15 0 0 47 35 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 24 32 21 11 1 1 32 35 265
2024 Term 0 6 17 37 40 0 0 77 6 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 5 26 31 15 19 5 0 36 32 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 22 32 22 13 0 2 35 31 280
2022 Term 15 0 12 49 24 0 0 73 15 20
2022 Casual 0 15 33 29 15 8 0 48 17 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 0 9 22 28 29 7 5 65 10 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 24 28 24 13 0 1 38 34 280
2019 Term 3 19 30 27 20 0 0 48 22 25
2019 Casual 0 18 16 31 20 0 14 60 21 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 6 9 29 21 29 0 6 53 16 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 16 29 25 14 2 7 43 25 265
2024 Term 5 5 6 24 54 0 6 83 11 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 5 5 27 41 19 0 4 62 10 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 10 34 22 20 1 6 45 18 280
2022 Term 10 10 16 16 28 6 16 55 25 20
2022 Casual 0 6 52 26 0 17 0 31 7 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 0 0 11 31 37 0 22 86 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 9 33 26 18 2 1 46 20 280
2019 Term 3 25 7 38 20 3 3 62 31 25
2019 Casual 0 18 19 8 20 20 14 43 28 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 0 3 15 18 52 3 9 79 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 12 25 31 21 0 4 55 19 265
2024 Term 8 5 5 12 70 0 0 82 13 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 45 21 18 16 0 0 0 16 66 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 11 28 30 23 0 3 54 17 280
2022 Term 5 6 4 51 21 0 13 83 12 20
2022 Casual 0 6 16 16 46 8 8 74 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 18 18 30 16 18 0 0 34 36 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 8 33 34 16 1 1 51 16 280
2019 Term 6 12 18 28 32 0 3 62 19 25
2019 Casual 0 0 12 14 60 0 14 86 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 26 9 32 15 18 0 0 32 35 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 21 21 18 21 0 3 40 38 265
2024 Term 13 0 6 20 56 0 6 80 14 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 34 31 10 11 5 5 5 17 72 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 23 28 16 18 1 2 35 36 280
2022 Term 5 6 13 44 27 0 5 75 11 20
2022 Casual 6 9 27 16 25 8 8 49 18 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 23 9 20 17 24 8 0 44 35 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 21 31 18 14 2 1 33 36 275
2019 Term 10 12 23 21 35 0 0 56 22 25
2019 Casual 0 6 12 0 49 6 27 73 9 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 15 12 15 18 36 0 3 56 28 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 15 24 24 20 4 3 48 27 265
2024 Term 6 12 16 0 56 0 10 62 21 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 14 26 15 21 9 10 5 36 46 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 27 23 16 15 3 2 32 43 280
2022 Term 11 0 37 24 19 10 0 47 12 20
2022 Casual 12 7 20 25 19 17 0 53 23 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 13 18 14 19 22 10 3 48 36 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 22 24 20 14 2 1 35 40 280
2019 Term 17 8 30 24 15 7 0 41 27 25
2019 Casual 6 6 19 6 22 20 20 47 20 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 3 9 29 15 32 9 3 53 13 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 16 30 22 15 2 3 39 28 265
2024 Term 0 6 21 14 53 6 0 72 6 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 14 20 27 16 14 5 5 33 38 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 17 32 23 16 2 2 40 27 280
2022 Term 15 6 24 26 19 5 4 50 24 20
2022 Casual 6 0 44 17 18 15 0 41 7 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 11 3 25 25 29 0 7 59 15 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 15 30 26 14 3 1 41 28 280
2019 Term 3 12 33 35 17 0 0 52 16 25
2019 Casual 0 12 27 8 32 14 8 51 15 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 6 12 24 9 41 3 6 55 19 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 16 32 27 15 1 3 45 22 265
2024 Term 0 0 0 32 68 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 0 15 36 31 13 0 5 46 16 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 12 36 27 17 1 3 46 18 280
2022 Term 10 0 31 31 24 0 4 58 10 20
2022 Casual 0 23 0 36 33 8 0 75 25 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 6 22 25 26 22 0 0 48 27 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 15 30 28 16 0 1 45 24 280
2019 Term 7 10 41 22 17 4 0 40 18 25
2019 Casual 0 12 28 19 32 0 8 56 13 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 3 6 29 29 29 0 3 61 9 35
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 28 15 10 9 5 3 63 21 265
2024 Term 51 29 5 0 5 5 5 89 6 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 20 30 21 11 4 9 6 58 18 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 31 14 8 5 8 4 70 14 285
2022 Term 21 18 23 5 10 9 14 50 20 20
2022 Casual 32 28 20 0 6 15 0 70 7 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 42 23 14 6 8 5 3 71 15 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 26 17 14 9 7 3 56 25 280
2019 Term 36 20 5 8 16 7 9 67 28 25
2019 Casual 45 19 0 6 0 8 22 92 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 50 18 9 3 9 9 3 77 13 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 31 7 9 4 1 0 80 14 265
2024 Term 69 26 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 61 18 11 5 4 0 0 79 10 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 29 5 8 3 2 0 84 10 285
2022 Term 47 33 0 5 10 5 0 84 16 20
2022 Casual 47 27 9 0 0 6 10 89 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 53 31 8 3 5 0 0 84 8 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 29 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 280
2019 Term 57 17 15 0 11 0 0 74 11 25
2019 Casual 73 21 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 62 21 3 3 9 3 0 85 12 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 32 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 265
2024 Term 76 18 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 61 24 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 31 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 285
2022 Term 43 37 5 5 5 5 0 84 10 20
2022 Casual 74 20 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 63 35 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 40 9 8 3 0 0 80 11 275
2019 Term 64 19 3 13 0 0 0 83 13 25
2019 Casual 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 74 18 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 37 13 5 3 3 0 78 8 265
2024 Term 86 8 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 54 26 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 37 8 3 3 1 0 85 6 285
2022 Term 38 33 10 11 5 5 0 74 16 20
2022 Casual 55 11 17 6 0 0 10 74 7 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 61 33 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 34 15 8 2 1 0 74 11 280
2019 Term 50 25 13 8 5 0 0 75 13 25
2019 Casual 73 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 71 18 3 3 6 0 0 88 9 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 22 15 7 4 8 4 71 12 265
2024 Term 63 15 0 10 0 6 5 89 11 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 49 21 5 5 9 6 6 79 16 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 25 7 4 4 5 5 83 9 285
2022 Term 56 13 16 0 5 10 0 76 6 20
2022 Casual 18 33 33 0 0 15 0 61 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 62 28 5 0 3 3 0 92 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 24 16 5 4 7 4 71 10 260
2024 Term 63 10 0 5 0 6 16 93 7 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 49 26 10 5 4 6 0 80 9 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 21 8 7 4 4 5 80 12 285
2022 Term 46 23 16 0 5 10 0 76 6 20
2022 Casual 25 44 17 0 0 15 0 80 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 65 30 0 3 0 3 0 97 3 35
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 27 10 5 5 0 5 79 11 265
2024 Term 75 20 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 58 15 16 0 0 0 11 82 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 25 13 3 1 0 2 83 4 285
2022 Term 31 19 22 7 10 5 5 56 19 20
2022 Casual 36 47 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 47 25 12 3 0 0 13 83 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 28 16 5 3 2 3 75 8 280
2019 Term 47 22 19 8 0 0 5 72 8 25
2019 Casual 59 22 0 5 0 0 14 94 6 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 55 27 0 3 3 0 12 93 7 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 32 12 5 4 1 1 79 10 265
2024 Term 73 22 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 45 34 15 6 0 0 0 80 6 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 27 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 285
2022 Term 44 35 5 0 15 0 0 79 15 20
2022 Casual 49 26 8 17 0 0 0 75 17 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 68 16 11 3 0 0 3 86 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 34 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 280
2019 Term 51 17 8 16 8 0 0 69 23 25
2019 Casual 65 29 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 62 21 6 0 9 0 3 85 9 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 27 12 2 6 2 2 78 9 265
2024 Term 70 20 5 0 5 0 0 90 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 60 15 10 0 0 5 10 89 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 20 12 6 4 1 1 78 10 285
2022 Term 57 14 15 0 10 4 0 74 10 20
2022 Casual 64 19 10 0 0 0 6 89 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 66 21 8 0 0 0 6 92 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 32 9 4 5 0 1 82 9 265
2024 Term 67 28 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 61 20 4 10 0 5 0 85 11 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 29 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 285
2022 Term 52 15 13 0 15 4 0 70 16 20
2022 Casual 53 40 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 59 38 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 36 10 5 6 0 0 79 11 280
2019 Term 69 8 3 8 12 0 0 77 20 25
2019 Casual 54 40 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 62 15 6 3 9 0 6 81 13 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 22 7 3 5 1 1 85 8 265
2024 Term 76 10 0 5 8 0 0 86 14 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 50 39 0 6 0 5 0 94 6 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 21 5 2 2 3 0 91 4 280
2022 Term 45 28 4 8 10 0 5 77 19 20
2022 Casual 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 59 25 3 11 0 0 3 86 11 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 24 10 6 5 0 0 80 10 265
2024 Term 61 34 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 60 35 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 26 6 5 4 0 1 85 9 280
2022 Term 57 19 9 0 15 0 0 76 15 20
2022 Casual 56 25 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 64 23 8 3 0 0 3 89 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 30 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 280
2019 Term 54 23 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 25
2019 Casual 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 59 24 6 0 9 0 3 85 9 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 85 8 2 2 2 0 2 95 3 265
2024 Term 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 90 6 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 85 7 2 1 3 0 1 94 4 280
2022 Term 81 0 4 0 11 0 4 84 11 20
2022 Casual 81 10 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 76 8 0 0 6 0 11 94 6 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 10 2 2 1 0 3 95 3 280
2019 Term 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 Casual 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 94 3 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 35
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 24 15 10 8 6 0 65 19 265
2024 Term 66 23 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 35 10 21 29 0 6 0 47 31 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 27 11 4 5 4 0 79 9 285
2022 Term 49 27 4 0 10 10 0 84 11 20
2022 Casual 43 36 0 0 0 21 0 100 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 62 27 8 0 0 3 0 92 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 32 14 10 7 3 0 68 17 280
2019 Term 45 34 3 13 5 0 0 80 17 25
2019 Casual 61 26 6 0 0 8 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 59 21 12 0 6 3 0 82 6 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 29 14 11 11 1 1 63 23 265
2024 Term 74 15 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 31 15 24 20 10 0 0 46 30 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 26 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 285
2022 Term 47 33 4 0 10 5 0 85 10 20
2022 Casual 43 45 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 57 26 7 6 5 0 0 83 11 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 31 16 10 9 1 0 65 19 275
2019 Term 46 26 20 0 8 0 0 72 8 25
2019 Casual 61 26 6 0 0 8 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 53 24 12 3 6 3 0 79 9 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 27 15 15 11 4 0 57 27 265
2024 Term 52 28 10 5 0 5 0 84 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 15 26 15 25 13 6 0 43 41 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 33 15 10 6 2 0 69 16 285
2022 Term 45 31 10 0 10 4 0 79 10 20
2022 Casual 25 27 17 6 0 25 0 69 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 51 27 4 5 11 2 0 80 16 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 28 18 15 10 4 0 56 25 280
2019 Term 39 18 11 13 11 5 5 62 26 25
2019 Casual 54 26 12 0 0 8 0 87 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 47 26 6 12 6 3 0 76 18 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 29 17 12 13 2 0 57 25 265
2024 Term 56 28 0 11 0 5 0 89 11 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 15 31 0 34 20 0 0 46 54 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 34 13 10 5 1 0 72 15 285
2022 Term 50 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2022 Casual 32 42 15 0 0 10 0 83 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 45 36 5 3 11 0 0 81 13 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 35 15 15 10 2 0 59 25 280
2019 Term 39 30 12 7 11 0 0 69 18 25
2019 Casual 48 32 6 0 0 8 6 93 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 35 32 9 12 9 3 0 70 21 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 17 13 6 4 9 5 74 11 265
2024 Term 81 5 5 0 0 8 0 94 0 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 50 30 6 0 0 15 0 94 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 17 8 5 8 6 8 75 15 285
2022 Term 67 6 0 5 11 12 0 83 17 20
2022 Casual 43 15 0 0 6 35 0 90 10 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 39 24 6 5 8 12 6 77 17 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 17 14 6 10 11 6 63 20 280
2019 Term 73 3 0 6 9 8 0 83 17 25
2019 Casual 64 18 0 0 0 18 0 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 59 3 3 6 6 18 6 81 15 35
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 40 11 6 3 2 0 79 10 260
2024 Term 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 14 62 9 15 0 0 0 76 15 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 41 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 285
2022 Term 60 21 4 0 10 4 0 85 10 20
2022 Casual 24 56 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 56 36 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 41 13 8 2 1 0 76 10 280
2019 Term 48 37 8 3 3 0 0 85 7 25
2019 Casual 61 27 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 58 30 3 0 3 6 0 94 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 36 16 14 11 2 0 58 26 265
2024 Term 62 27 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 9 11 19 35 19 5 0 22 58 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 39 18 11 6 1 0 64 18 285
2022 Term 34 29 23 0 10 4 0 65 10 20
2022 Casual 17 45 31 0 0 6 0 66 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 37 24 15 11 13 0 0 62 24 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 34 20 20 7 2 0 52 27 280
2019 Term 24 23 15 32 3 4 0 48 36 25
2019 Casual 28 33 6 6 0 20 6 84 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 35 24 15 12 12 3 0 61 24 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 27 12 9 8 2 0 71 17 265
2024 Term 74 11 0 10 0 0 5 90 10 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 49 31 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 28 15 7 5 3 0 73 12 285
2022 Term 41 26 10 0 10 12 0 77 12 20
2022 Casual 40 33 17 0 0 11 0 81 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 61 28 3 5 3 0 0 89 8 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 37 13 9 6 2 1 70 16 280
2019 Term 40 25 15 16 4 0 0 66 19 25
2019 Casual 39 49 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 65 12 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 29 13 10 6 2 0 70 16 265
2024 Term 79 10 6 0 5 0 0 89 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 40 25 26 5 4 0 0 65 9 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 29 18 3 3 0 0 76 6 285
2022 Term 38 43 4 0 10 4 0 85 10 20
2022 Casual 48 36 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 50 32 16 2 0 0 0 82 2 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 31 20 8 5 3 0 65 14 275
2019 Term 52 20 13 8 7 0 0 72 15 25
2019 Casual 54 33 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 47 26 15 6 6 0 0 74 12 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 22 16 14 13 8 2 52 30 265
2024 Term 67 13 0 6 5 5 5 88 12 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 36 20 15 5 19 6 0 59 25 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 25 15 10 7 10 3 63 20 285
2022 Term 38 6 18 13 15 10 0 49 32 20
2022 Casual 42 22 25 0 0 11 0 72 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 51 16 11 2 10 4 6 74 14 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 22 20 11 12 11 3 50 27 275
2019 Term 18 16 27 8 3 24 5 47 15 25
2019 Casual 40 32 6 0 0 16 6 93 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 44 6 9 9 15 9 9 61 29 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 34 12 13 9 3 0 66 22 265
2024 Term 69 15 6 5 5 0 0 84 10 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 15 21 39 6 4 11 5 42 12 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 32 13 9 7 3 0 71 16 285
2022 Term 46 11 16 0 10 18 0 69 12 20
2022 Casual 22 61 10 0 0 6 0 89 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 43 21 18 0 13 3 3 67 14 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 30 19 16 10 2 0 54 26 275
2019 Term 47 16 7 14 13 5 0 65 28 25
2019 Casual 54 22 6 0 0 18 0 93 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 32 29 15 15 0 6 3 68 16 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 25 14 7 8 1 6 42 58 265
2024 Term 54 30 0 5 5 0 5 57 43 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 21 15 29 15 6 5 10 24 76 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 27 12 3 5 2 5 280
2022 Term 57 24 6 0 5 0 9 20
2022 Casual 33 34 18 0 0 0 15 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 33 27 9 8 10 0 13 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 24 10 5 3 1 3 280
2019 Term 70 11 7 3 0 0 8 25
2019 Casual 53 8 0 12 0 0 27 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 38 18 12 9 0 3 21 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 9 5 0 2 2 23 79 21 265
2024 Term 65 25 0 0 0 5 5 72 28 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 56 4 0 0 0 0 40 93 7 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 8 5 3 3 3 12 78 22 265
2024 Term 90 0 5 0 0 0 5 94 6 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 80 0 0 0 0 5 15 100 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 74 10 2 2 3 4 5 280
2022 Term 76 0 0 9 10 0 4 20
2022 Casual 85 0 0 0 0 0 15 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 85 0 0 0 0 0 15 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 75 7 3 4 2 4 5 280
2019 Term 79 5 3 0 5 9 0 25
2019 Casual 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 65 0 9 0 3 3 21 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 8 3 1 2 2 16 82 18 265
2024 Term 90 0 5 0 0 0 5 94 6 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 80 0 0 0 0 0 20 100 0 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 18 5 1 7 2 14 63 37 265
2024 Term 84 0 0 0 11 0 5 88 12 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 70 0 5 6 5 0 15 82 18 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 34 16 16 17 1 3 49 34 265
2024 Term 32 21 5 15 5 14 7 68 26 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 15 0 19 9 15 5 36 26 41 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 33 12 13 13 3 2 60 28 285
2022 Term 30 16 18 7 10 12 6 57 21 20
2022 Casual 0 51 9 18 0 8 13 65 23 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 27 19 18 2 11 2 21 60 17 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 25 16 18 19 2 1 46 38 280
2019 Term 19 23 8 10 20 13 7 53 38 25
2019 Casual 20 42 6 5 0 14 12 85 7 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 15 12 15 18 3 0 38 43 33 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 32 17 10 10 4 0 61 21 265
2024 Term 61 24 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 15 46 10 5 14 5 6 68 21 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 37 15 10 3 3 0 71 14 285
2022 Term 26 42 4 14 10 4 0 71 24 20
2022 Casual 23 50 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 46 24 5 10 8 0 7 75 20 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 43 16 11 5 1 0 68 16 275
2019 Term 10 58 7 13 5 8 0 74 19 25
2019 Casual 44 50 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 35 35 6 12 9 3 0 73 21 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 33 11 8 8 3 0 71 17 265
2024 Term 69 25 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 20 51 13 0 10 0 6 75 10 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 39 8 5 4 3 0 83 9 285
2022 Term 44 32 10 0 10 4 0 79 10 20
2022 Casual 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 59 16 9 5 11 0 0 75 16 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 37 13 9 5 2 0 72 14 275
2019 Term 55 19 15 3 3 5 0 78 6 25
2019 Casual 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 50 21 9 12 9 0 0 71 21 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 34 13 6 4 5 0 76 10 265
2024 Term 59 16 5 5 0 15 0 88 6 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 34 46 9 6 0 6 0 84 6 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 34 16 3 2 6 0 77 5 285
2022 Term 30 27 23 0 16 4 0 60 17 20
2022 Casual 40 51 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 63 30 0 3 0 4 0 97 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 34 17 6 4 3 1 71 11 275
2019 Term 56 18 11 4 7 5 0 77 12 25
2019 Casual 74 14 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 61 21 6 3 3 6 0 87 6 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 19 17 7 5 17 1 64 15 265
2024 Term 52 0 13 15 0 21 0 65 19 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 45 25 18 0 0 11 0 79 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 24 21 5 3 16 1 67 9 280
2022 Term 19 20 34 6 5 17 0 46 13 20
2022 Casual 0 47 35 0 0 18 0 58 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 59 25 5 3 0 8 0 91 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 11 4 5 5 2 78 10 265
2024 Term 58 20 0 5 0 6 10 94 6 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 45 36 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 28 8 4 3 4 3 84 7 285
2022 Term 38 32 5 0 15 9 0 77 17 20
2022 Casual 38 29 20 7 6 0 0 67 13 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 74 13 6 0 0 3 5 94 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 5 10 4 40 6 33 72 12 265
2024 Term 5 5 0 0 48 5 37 82 18 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 0 6 5 4 71 0 15 88 7 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 4 9 7 47 6 24 77 10 285
2022 Term 5 6 12 5 55 5 11 72 13 20
2022 Casual 0 0 13 9 35 0 43 78 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 3 0 5 4 75 3 11 91 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 13 24 5 4 32 6 47 14 265
2024 Term 25 14 10 5 0 36 10 72 10 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 19 20 35 5 10 6 5 44 17 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 15 15 25 3 3 36 4 49 10 280
2022 Term 12 13 25 0 5 45 0 46 9 20
2022 Casual 17 8 22 0 0 52 0 54 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 20 8 32 0 3 37 0 45 4 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 36 8 4 6 0 0 82 10 265
2024 Term 77 18 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 50 36 0 10 4 0 0 86 14 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 30 4 5 3 0 0 88 8 285
2022 Term 52 39 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 20
2022 Casual 83 6 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 68 19 0 8 5 0 0 87 13 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 34 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 280
2019 Term 54 35 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 25
2019 Casual 81 13 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 61 18 3 9 6 3 0 81 16 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 28 11 10 8 2 0 70 19 265
2024 Term 61 25 8 0 5 0 0 86 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 25 45 10 20 0 0 0 70 20 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 29 9 7 5 0 0 78 12 285
2022 Term 46 34 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2022 Casual 62 22 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 55 22 6 8 10 0 0 77 17 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 31 13 13 4 0 0 70 17 280
2019 Term 51 23 15 4 7 0 0 74 11 25
2019 Casual 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 56 24 3 9 6 3 0 82 15 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 34 12 9 7 1 0 72 16 265
2024 Term 61 25 8 0 5 0 0 86 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 20 44 20 5 10 0 0 65 15 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 31 8 7 5 0 0 80 12 280
2022 Term 51 29 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2022 Casual 40 43 10 6 0 0 0 83 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 59 24 0 12 5 0 0 83 17 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 31 14 11 5 0 0 70 16 280
2019 Term 47 28 14 5 7 0 0 75 11 25
2019 Casual 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 59 21 6 6 6 3 0 82 12 35
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 26 14 11 10 5 0 64 22 265
2024 Term 48 26 7 13 5 0 0 74 18 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 35 35 5 4 10 0 11 79 16 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 27 12 10 6 3 0 71 16 285
2022 Term 40 29 17 5 10 0 0 68 14 20
2022 Casual 41 36 6 10 0 0 6 83 11 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 61 16 3 2 8 0 10 86 11 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 24 16 11 8 4 0 64 19 280
2019 Term 38 11 19 12 11 9 0 53 26 25
2019 Casual 33 36 20 5 0 0 6 73 6 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 61 12 12 0 9 3 3 77 10 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 32 33 265
2024 Term 44 30 26 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 28 49 24 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 37 30 285
2022 Term 38 38 24 20
2022 Casual 57 17 26 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 28 46 26 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 38 37 280
2019 Term 26 47 27 25
2019 Casual 44 24 32 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 12 48 39 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 31 47 5 1 5 95
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 34 39 2 1 3 90
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 48 0 9 10 22 11 10
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 18 50 3 3 4 70
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 265
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 280
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 280
2019 Casual 0 100 15

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 30

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 68 32 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 31 30

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 35

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 70 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 31 69 30

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 43 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 30

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 58 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 30

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 30

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 30

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 65 30

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 64 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 30

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 35

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 18 82 30

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 66 34 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 48 30

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 35

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 47 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 56 30

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 35

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 63 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 30

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 35

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 30
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 35

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 35

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 74 35

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 2 98 35

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 35

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 35

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 35

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 68 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 83 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 49 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 53 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 97 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 50 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 42 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 14 86 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 9 13 7 10 34 6 49 29 265
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 16 12 4 4 38 8 62 15 285
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 25 19 17 0 5 26 7 66 8 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 16 19 8 6 29 5 50 21 280
2019 Term 15 0 15 5 3 55 8 39 20 25
2019 Casual 27 20 0 6 0 14 33 89 11 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 41 9 9 6 6 29 0 71 17 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 28 12 7 8 10 1 69 17 265
2024 Term 59 20 0 6 5 10 0 88 12 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 34 41 10 11 4 0 0 75 15 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 28 16 4 4 9 0 73 9 280
2022 Term 40 19 16 5 5 15 0 70 12 20
2022 Casual 54 17 7 12 0 10 0 79 14 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 61 23 8 2 3 2 0 87 5 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 27 17 7 6 7 0 68 14 280
2019 Term 45 23 11 3 7 9 0 76 12 25
2019 Casual 62 11 6 0 0 8 12 93 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 56 18 9 6 6 6 0 78 13 35
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 91 265
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 7 93 280
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 280
2019 Term 0 100 25
2019 Casual 0 100 15

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 20

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 24 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 84 16 20

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 20

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 20

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 20

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 20

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 20

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 90 20

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 20

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 20

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 73 20

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 20

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 79 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 33 67 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 20

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 20

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
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 72 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 5 95 20

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 20

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 84 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 50 25
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 54 20

Question 69a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 15

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 87 15

Question 69c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 15

Question 69d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

Question 69e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 92 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 15

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 15

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 88 15

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 34 66 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 41 59 15

Question 69k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 19 81 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 61 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 43 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 94 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 31 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 71 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 77 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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 9 17 4 5 35 6 54 16 265
2024 Term 28 5 10 0 0 52 5 77 0 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 25 26 28 0 0 20 0 64 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 12 16 1 3 40 8 61 9 280
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 38 11 15 0 0 36 0 76 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 14 23 3 3 32 5 55 9 280
2019 Term 18 13 8 0 7 49 5 67 16 25
2019 Casual 34 12 6 0 0 25 22 89 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 41 12 12 0 6 26 3 75 8 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 35 27 13 6 6 12 2 72 14 265
2024 Term 54 15 5 5 0 16 5 87 7 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 39 36 19 0 6 0 0 76 6 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 26 16 3 3 10 1 76 6 285
2022 Term 34 13 21 11 5 11 5 56 19 20
2022 Casual 58 33 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 59 23 16 0 0 3 0 84 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 26 19 3 3 10 0 71 7 280
2019 Term 47 27 8 5 3 11 0 83 8 25
2019 Casual 69 11 6 0 0 8 6 93 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 62 18 9 0 6 6 0 84 6 35
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 30 17 6 10 0 1 36 64 260
2024 Term 47 24 25 0 0 0 5 49 51 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 33 62 5 0 0 0 0 33 67 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 29 13 10 9 0 3 280
2022 Term 23 24 19 5 21 0 8 20
2022 Casual 26 37 23 0 6 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 59 22 8 5 3 0 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 30 19 10 19 0 1 280
2019 Term 27 11 20 14 27 0 0 25
2019 Casual 49 18 6 6 0 6 14 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 24 29 21 6 18 0 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 25 24 15 15 0 0 21 79 265
2024 Term 33 23 20 0 19 0 5 35 65 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 6 0 10 21 63 0 0 6 94 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 17 27 27 13 15 0 0 280
2022 Term 38 25 21 0 11 0 5 20
2022 Casual 23 38 15 6 9 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 15 19 13 11 41 0 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 27 29 17 14 0 0 280
2019 Term 36 23 23 15 3 0 0 25
2019 Casual 56 18 6 6 0 0 14 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 3 30 27 15 24 0 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 30 21 6 10 0 2 31 69 265
2024 Term 54 17 11 8 5 0 5 57 43 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 6 5 16 30 44 0 0 6 94 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 26 27 8 8 0 1 280
2022 Term 68 10 11 0 10 0 0 20
2022 Casual 44 41 0 6 0 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 24 24 13 14 25 0 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 32 23 9 8 0 1 280
2019 Term 48 27 8 14 3 0 0 25
2019 Casual 48 32 0 6 0 0 14 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 21 24 24 9 24 0 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 22 22 15 14 0 2 27 73 265
2024 Term 43 16 14 0 19 5 5 47 53 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 0 11 25 15 34 5 9 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 24 27 14 18 1 0 280
2022 Term 27 41 17 0 15 0 0 20
2022 Casual 48 6 16 12 9 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 23 22 16 6 28 5 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 21 24 21 18 14 1 0 275
2019 Term 35 28 25 8 3 0 0 25
2019 Casual 34 34 11 6 0 0 14 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 35 18 15 12 15 3 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 17 12 3 6 0 9 57 43 265
2024 Term 76 0 0 0 8 0 16 91 9 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 10 5 16 15 49 0 5 11 89 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 25 15 9 4 0 5 280
2022 Term 66 13 6 0 5 0 10 20
2022 Casual 60 15 0 0 0 0 25 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 21 25 11 14 30 0 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 26 12 5 4 1 7 280
2019 Term 55 20 16 6 3 0 0 25
2019 Casual 61 18 0 6 0 0 14 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 21 24 21 12 24 0 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 20 24 13 19 0 0 23 77 265
2024 Term 33 28 15 14 6 0 5 35 65 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 6 5 21 40 29 0 0 6 94 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 29 30 25 11 5 0 0 280
2022 Term 37 20 28 5 0 5 4 20
2022 Casual 49 16 17 0 9 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 29 17 11 14 30 0 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 34 21 9 6 0 0 280
2019 Term 47 20 16 10 3 5 0 25
2019 Casual 40 23 20 8 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 33 18 15 18 15 0 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 31 18 8 9 3 2 31 69 265
2024 Term 40 39 11 0 6 0 5 42 58 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 16 35 20 15 10 0 5 16 84 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 31 12 10 5 1 1 280
2022 Term 52 13 5 0 10 0 20 20
2022 Casual 66 19 0 6 0 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 43 22 8 3 16 0 8 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 34 21 7 6 1 1 275
2019 Term 48 16 15 10 7 5 0 25
2019 Casual 53 27 12 0 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 41 24 12 9 12 0 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 28 22 13 8 1 1 27 73 265
2024 Term 46 35 14 0 0 0 5 48 52 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 14 47 16 18 0 0 5 15 85 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 31 20 14 7 1 2 280
2022 Term 56 18 6 5 5 0 10 15
2022 Casual 47 32 13 0 0 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 48 23 3 11 10 2 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 36 21 12 7 0 0 280
2019 Term 26 41 21 0 8 5 0 25
2019 Casual 54 20 12 6 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 47 24 12 9 9 0 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 26 15 9 5 2 2 42 58 260
2024 Term 57 27 5 6 0 0 5 60 40 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 30 46 11 9 0 0 5 31 69 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 28 15 5 5 1 1 280
2022 Term 55 15 4 0 15 5 4 20
2022 Casual 60 16 0 0 15 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 72 11 7 5 3 0 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 37 30 20 8 4 1 0 275
2019 Term 38 23 11 15 8 5 0 25
2019 Casual 55 14 11 12 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 59 21 9 6 6 0 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 25 12 7 9 1 2 45 55 265
2024 Term 68 16 0 5 6 0 5 72 28 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 41 35 9 11 0 0 5 43 57 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 21 13 5 7 1 1 280
2022 Term 44 20 16 0 15 0 4 20
2022 Casual 55 36 0 0 0 0 9 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 64 8 11 8 9 0 0 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 24 14 9 7 1 0 275
2019 Term 50 17 19 10 5 0 0 25
2019 Casual 74 0 18 0 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 64 18 9 0 9 0 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 27 11 3 2 1 1 55 45 265
2024 Term 54 17 8 0 11 0 11 60 40 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 31 40 5 15 5 0 5 32 68 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 29 8 4 2 0 1 280
2022 Term 57 24 0 4 14 0 0 20
2022 Casual 41 27 24 0 0 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 44 31 17 0 8 0 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 31 14 12 6 1 1 37 63 265
2024 Term 59 11 19 0 5 0 5 62 38 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 20 46 5 15 9 0 5 21 79 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 30 31 21 10 7 0 0 280
2022 Term 61 24 10 0 5 0 0 20
2022 Casual 55 19 11 0 6 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 44 26 16 3 8 0 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 35 20 9 6 1 0 280
2019 Term 47 9 25 8 6 0 5 25
2019 Casual 50 24 5 12 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 47 26 18 3 6 0 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 17 15 11 10 1 2 45 55 265
2024 Term 78 5 6 0 6 0 5 83 17 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 60 16 9 0 0 0 16 71 29 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 21 7 5 2 2 1 280
2022 Term 52 18 4 10 0 0 15 20
2022 Casual 58 21 12 0 0 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 55 23 6 5 8 0 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 25 10 5 3 0 1 280
2019 Term 58 27 8 0 3 0 5 25
2019 Casual 68 25 0 0 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 50 29 12 0 3 3 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 31 12 6 4 0 1 46 54 260
2024 Term 81 14 0 0 0 0 5 86 14 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 55 35 6 0 0 0 5 57 43 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 36 9 3 2 0 0 280
2022 Term 58 32 4 5 0 0 0 20
2022 Casual 39 47 6 0 0 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 48 33 5 9 3 0 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 11 3 2 1 2 9 79 21 265
2024 Term 83 0 6 0 0 0 11 93 7 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 75 11 0 0 0 0 15 88 12 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 58 14 8 4 7 1 8 64 36 265
2024 Term 78 0 0 6 6 0 11 87 13 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 69 6 0 6 0 5 15 86 14 20

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 71 8 4 4 5 2 6 77 23 265
2024 Term 83 0 0 0 6 0 12 93 7 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 74 10 0 0 0 0 16 88 12 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 77 9 6 2 2 1 2 285
2022 Term 70 11 5 0 9 0 4 20
2022 Casual 86 0 0 0 6 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 92 3 0 3 0 0 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 10 7 4 4 2 2 275
2019 Term 77 8 0 0 7 5 3 25
2019 Casual 86 6 0 0 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 85 6 0 0 6 3 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 59 25 7 5 2 1 2 61 39 265
2024 Term 69 20 0 0 6 0 5 73 27 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 45 35 5 0 0 0 16 53 47 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 70 18 8 3 1 1 0 285
2022 Term 78 13 0 5 4 0 0 20
2022 Casual 70 16 0 6 0 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 76 21 0 0 0 0 3 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 51 31 12 3 2 0 1 275
2019 Term 55 26 11 3 5 0 0 25
2019 Casual 86 0 6 0 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 79 15 3 0 0 0 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 17 8 5 6 1 3 63 37 265
2024 Term 73 11 6 0 6 0 5 76 24 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 56 25 14 0 0 0 5 59 41 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 69 14 8 3 5 1 1 280
2022 Term 75 0 10 10 5 0 0 20
2022 Casual 76 15 0 0 0 0 8 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 73 10 8 2 0 0 5 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 22 12 7 4 0 1 275
2019 Term 58 7 16 5 6 0 8 25
2019 Casual 80 12 0 0 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 64 18 3 3 6 0 6 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 57 11 3 1 2 1 25 77 23 265
2024 Term 83 0 0 0 0 0 17 100 0 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 25 5 0 15 0 0 54 55 45 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 64 9 5 1 2 0 19 285
2022 Term 68 5 0 0 0 0 27 20
2022 Casual 43 6 0 0 0 0 51 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 50 11 3 0 0 0 37 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 53 14 6 2 0 1 25 275
2019 Term 69 5 3 3 0 0 20 25
2019 Casual 74 6 0 0 0 0 20 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 61 10 0 0 0 0 29 30

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 67 15 7 3 1 0 6 72 28 265
2024 Term 78 5 6 0 0 0 11 87 13 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 35 39 5 6 0 0 16 41 59 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 72 17 6 1 1 1 2 280
2022 Term 79 11 6 0 0 0 4 20
2022 Casual 54 19 6 6 0 0 15 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 68 19 3 2 0 0 8 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 62 24 9 1 1 0 4 275
2019 Term 80 17 3 0 0 0 0 25
2019 Casual 92 0 0 0 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 85 6 3 0 3 0 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 19 11 4 5 1 5 58 42 265
2024 Term 17 25 5 0 48 0 5 18 82 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 27 29 5 19 5 0 16 32 68 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 82 9 3 1 2 0 3 280
2022 Term 59 4 4 18 10 4 0 20
2022 Casual 45 0 11 8 15 0 21 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 58 11 8 8 5 3 7 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 76 14 3 1 2 1 3 275
2019 Term 18 21 15 14 28 3 0 25
2019 Casual 60 32 0 0 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 76 9 3 3 3 0 6 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 47 27 14 4 3 1 4 50 50 265
2024 Term 57 27 0 6 0 0 11 63 37 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 74 10 0 6 0 0 10 82 18 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 49 33 13 2 2 0 1 285
2022 Term 66 7 6 12 5 0 4 20
2022 Casual 40 35 10 0 0 0 15 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 71 16 8 0 0 0 5 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 38 15 2 1 0 1 275
2019 Term 65 27 4 0 0 0 5 25
2019 Casual 60 32 0 0 0 0 8 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 79 12 6 0 3 0 0 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 8 28 40 17 6 1 0 37 23 265
2024 Term 20 32 15 19 7 0 6 56 28 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 6 26 35 21 13 0 0 32 34 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 36 32 15 7 0 0 46 22 285
2022 Term 19 35 31 0 15 0 0 54 15 20
2022 Casual 23 56 12 0 9 0 0 79 9 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 13 24 33 12 18 0 0 37 30 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 32 36 17 3 0 0 45 20 280
2019 Term 36 29 19 12 3 0 0 66 15 25
2019 Casual 44 44 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 29 26 24 15 6 0 0 56 21 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 16 25 33 18 7 0 0 25 41 265
2024 Term 14 5 18 25 34 0 5 62 20 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 13 50 31 6 0 0 0 6 63 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 10 23 36 21 9 0 0 30 33 285
2022 Term 5 15 26 39 16 0 0 55 20 20
2022 Casual 9 12 37 10 32 0 0 42 21 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 14 44 19 13 10 0 0 23 58 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 13 22 40 21 6 0 0 26 34 280
2019 Term 11 11 19 17 42 0 0 58 23 25
2019 Casual 6 0 17 42 34 0 0 77 6 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 12 15 52 12 9 0 0 21 27 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 32 35 15 6 10 3 0 69 16 265
2024 Term 60 27 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 10 49 16 5 21 0 0 59 25 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 32 15 8 4 1 0 72 12 285
2022 Term 25 43 17 0 11 5 0 71 11 15
2022 Casual 24 48 17 0 0 10 0 81 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 50 29 5 0 16 0 0 79 16 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 38 33 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 280
2019 Term 45 36 5 5 6 4 0 84 11 25
2019 Casual 69 25 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 53 24 6 6 12 0 0 76 18 35

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 6 26 40 23 6 265
2024 Term 15 29 41 10 6 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 10 57 23 10 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 9 28 37 19 6 285
2022 Term 6 10 41 27 16 20
2022 Casual 25 18 28 19 10 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 26 43 22 7 3 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 48 29 10 6 4 2 0 79 11 265
2024 Term 73 5 18 0 5 0 0 77 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 35 31 25 4 0 5 0 69 4 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 27 9 4 2 3 0 85 6 285
2022 Term 48 10 27 0 15 0 0 58 15 20
2022 Casual 74 9 6 0 0 10 0 93 0 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 59 28 3 6 2 0 3 89 8 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 42 30 7 11 10 1 0 73 21 265
2024 Term 73 7 5 5 5 5 0 84 11 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 35 35 10 15 4 0 0 71 19 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 50 25 10 7 6 2 0 77 13 280
2022 Term 42 10 19 5 15 8 0 57 22 20
2022 Casual 57 17 10 9 0 6 0 79 9 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 56 28 3 5 6 0 3 86 11 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 52 30 6 5 5 1 0 83 11 265
2024 Term 80 5 5 0 5 5 0 89 5 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 61 24 4 10 0 0 0 85 10 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 60 27 8 3 1 1 0 87 5 285
2022 Term 48 28 9 0 10 0 5 80 10 20
2022 Casual 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 61 23 3 8 3 0 3 86 11 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 30 15 16 12 2 0 56 29 265
2024 Term 48 34 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 10 39 11 31 8 0 0 49 40 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 28 41 12 10 7 2 0 71 17 285
2022 Term 19 46 10 11 10 4 0 68 22 20
2022 Casual 28 50 16 0 6 0 0 77 6 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 45 27 9 10 10 0 0 71 20 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 25 30 15 20 9 1 0 55 29 280
2019 Term 39 29 12 17 3 0 0 68 20 25
2019 Casual 64 24 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 42 30 12 3 12 0 0 73 15 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 23 47 20 7 3 0 0 70 10 60
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 26 53 8 8 3 2 0 81 11 75
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 27 45 12 13 2 1 0 73 15 70
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 78 265
2024 Term 30 70 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 0 100 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 11 89 280
2022 Term 7 93 20
2022 Casual 0 100 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 17 83 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 20 80 280
2019 Term 10 90 25
2019 Casual 6 94 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 12 88 35

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 61 39 60
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 54 46 30

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 78 22 60
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 83 17 30
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 91 9 55

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 24 10 16 10 0 0 64 26 45
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 39 38 7 12 4 0 0 78 15 25
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 26 6 16 7 0 0 71 23 50

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 43 32 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 265
2024 Term 57 27 0 0 5 0 11 94 6 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 31 44 14 0 0 6 5 84 0 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 46 37 7 3 1 4 2 88 5 285
2022 Term 37 25 16 0 10 4 8 71 11 20
2022 Casual 48 24 9 10 0 8 0 79 11 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 72 5 7 5 2 0 8 84 9 35
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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 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 61 265
2024 Term 19 65 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 42 43 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 64 285
2022 Term 31 63 20
2022 Casual 35 40 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 29 65 35

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 55 45 60
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 45 55 60
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 44 56 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 24 31 11 10 12 3 10 62 25 60
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 22 32 19 10 8 1 8 60 19 60
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 18 26 10 37 9 0 0 45 46 10

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 Indeterminate (permanent) 12 18 16 16 29 0 9 33 49 60
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 3 21 19 16 36 1 3 25 55 60
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 0 18 20 17 27 0 18 21 54 10

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 Indeterminate (permanent) 44 17 11 5 5 3 14 53 47 265
2024 Term 68 0 0 0 0 0 32 100 0 20
2024 Governor-in-council appointee 55 0 6 0 0 5 34 91 9 20
2022 Indeterminate (permanent) 40 23 8 6 6 3 14 285
2022 Term 44 5 0 6 8 0 37 20
2022 Casual 51 10 9 13 0 0 16 10
2022 Governor-in-council appointee 61 10 3 6 0 0 21 35
2019 Indeterminate (permanent) 36 20 12 13 12 0 6 280
2019 Term 35 8 19 19 3 3 12 25
2019 Casual 62 6 6 0 0 6 19 15
2019 Governor-in-council appointee 61 6 6 0 0 3 24 35
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