2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission by Question 108. In which province or territory do you work?

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

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

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

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 47 38 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 39 6 11 3 0 0 80 14 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 28 0 19 6 0 0 75 25 15
2024 Alberta 40 53 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2024 Saskatchewan 39 32 9 10 9 0 0 72 20 10
2024 New Brunswick 14 63 7 9 7 0 0 77 16 10
2022 National Capital Region 41 39 5 10 5 0 0 80 16 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 51 4 11 2 0 0 82 14 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 24 11 16 7 0 0 66 23 10
2022 Alberta 46 44 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 Saskatchewan 56 34 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 48 41 3 7 1 0 0 89 8 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 40 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 70 14 5 5 4 0 2 86 8 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 12 5 1 1 1 4 93 2 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 6 0 26 0 0 6 72 28 15
2024 Alberta 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 84 0 9 0 0 0 7 90 0 10

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 67 15 7 5 4 0 2 84 9 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 10 5 1 1 1 4 93 2 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 31 8 26 0 0 6 63 28 15
2024 Alberta 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 84 0 9 0 0 0 7 90 0 10

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 68 24 5 2 1 0 1 93 3 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 17 2 3 0 0 0 95 3 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 30 7 0 0 0 6 92 0 15
2024 Alberta 74 17 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 31 6 5 2 0 1 88 6 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 33 6 2 1 0 4 90 3 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 44 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 10
2022 Alberta 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 40 42 9 7 1 0 1 84 8 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 32 12 5 2 0 1 81 7 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 52 31 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 29 3 3 3 0 0 92 5 75

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 43 34 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 510
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 40 6 11 0 0 0 83 11 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 43 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Alberta 28 56 0 0 16 0 0 84 16 10
2024 Saskatchewan 24 48 9 19 0 0 0 72 19 10
2024 New Brunswick 27 50 6 16 0 0 0 77 16 10
2022 National Capital Region 37 42 7 10 3 0 1 80 13 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 44 7 5 3 0 0 84 9 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 38 0 0 27 0 0 73 27 10
2022 Alberta 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 46 10 9 26 10 0 0 56 35 10
2020 National Capital Region 45 36 8 8 1 0 1 82 10 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 48 7 6 2 0 1 85 8 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 61 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 40 36 10 9 4 0 0 76 14 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 36 5 10 4 1 0 81 14 75

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 67 27 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 510
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 22 2 2 1 0 0 95 3 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 59 23 0 9 0 0 9 90 10 10
2024 Saskatchewan 75 17 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 58 26 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2022 National Capital Region 59 31 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 32 7 1 0 0 1 92 1 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 34 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 10
2022 Alberta 81 10 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 55 34 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 33 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 49 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 58 30 6 3 2 0 1 89 5 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 30 1 4 1 0 0 93 5 75

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 66 22 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 23 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 18 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Alberta 68 23 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 66 23 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 65 26 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 54 31 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 23 6 2 0 0 0 92 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 33 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2022 Alberta 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 62 19 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 52 32 7 7 3 0 0 84 9 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 35 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 54 31 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 30 4 5 1 1 0 89 7 75

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 33 10 4 3 0 0 84 6 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 37 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 38 42 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 56 26 9 0 0 0 9 91 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 29 71 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 42 37 11 6 3 0 0 79 10 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 34 8 7 3 0 0 83 10 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 9 0 11 16 0 0 73 27 10
2022 Alberta 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 62 18 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 42 40 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 42 13 3 1 0 0 83 5 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 39 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 39 38 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 29 12 3 5 0 0 80 8 75

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 44 30 11 8 6 0 0 75 15 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 34 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 21 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Alberta 41 35 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 10
2024 Saskatchewan 48 34 9 0 0 9 0 91 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 51 40 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 38 32 12 12 7 0 0 70 18 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 39 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 33 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 10
2022 Alberta 37 46 0 8 9 0 0 83 17 10
2022 Saskatchewan 53 28 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 33 40 11 10 5 0 1 74 16 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 41 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 32 35 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 31 22 7 3 1 0 68 10 70

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 46 41 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 43 12 1 0 0 0 87 1 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 38 26 16 20 0 0 0 64 20 10
2024 Saskatchewan 48 36 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 36 46 12 7 0 0 0 82 7 10
2022 National Capital Region 41 43 7 6 4 0 0 84 9 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 43 5 8 4 0 0 83 12 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 37 11 0 7 0 0 82 7 10
2022 Alberta 46 37 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 10
2022 Saskatchewan 38 43 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 39 43 9 6 2 0 0 82 8 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 45 11 4 0 0 0 86 4 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 49 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 35 39 12 10 4 0 0 75 14 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 34 15 10 0 1 0 75 10 70

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 64 30 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 35 2 1 0 0 0 97 1 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 39 51 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 56 25 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 48 45 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2022 National Capital Region 58 34 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 32 4 2 4 0 0 90 6 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 39 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 Alberta 56 25 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 48 42 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 58 30 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 37 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 51 35 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 30 8 4 0 1 0 87 4 70

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 32 8 5 5 0 0 81 10 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 25 12 2 2 0 0 84 4 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 43 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Alberta 31 60 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 48 24 18 10 0 0 0 72 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 36 55 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 41 32 12 9 5 0 0 73 15 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 41 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 35 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 10
2022 Alberta 45 29 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 10
2022 Saskatchewan 53 27 0 10 0 0 10 89 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 38 37 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 35 13 5 1 0 0 81 6 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 39 20 0 10 0 0 70 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 37 36 12 10 6 0 0 73 16 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 35 18 8 3 0 0 71 11 70

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 64 27 6 2 1 0 0 91 2 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 29 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 69 0 21 0 0 0 10 77 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 57 28 10 3 1 0 0 85 5 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 28 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 20 7 0 9 0 0 84 9 10
2022 Alberta 63 28 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 80 0 10 0 0 0 10 89 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 58 31 8 2 1 0 0 89 4 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 27 11 2 1 0 0 86 4 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 54 34 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 24 11 0 1 0 0 87 1 70

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 33 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 33 8 5 2 0 0 85 6 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 31 49 9 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2024 Saskatchewan 49 23 18 10 0 0 0 72 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 51 42 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 39 40 9 7 4 0 1 80 12 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 38 7 0 6 0 1 87 6 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 33 0 9 16 0 0 75 25 10
2022 Alberta 36 38 9 17 0 0 0 74 17 10
2022 Saskatchewan 37 52 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 40 39 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 40 16 2 1 0 0 80 4 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 59 10 10 0 10 0 77 11 10
2019 National Capital Region 39 37 10 8 6 0 0 75 15 650
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 36 14 6 1 0 0 79 7 70

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 29 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 26 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 27 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Alberta 31 61 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 41 50 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 New Brunswick 63 14 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 41 35 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 32 14 2 3 0 0 81 5 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 15 9 11 16 0 0 64 27 10
2022 Alberta 37 45 10 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2022 Saskatchewan 37 52 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 47 34 11 6 3 0 0 81 8 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 36 18 6 2 0 0 74 8 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 41 19 10 10 0 0 61 20 10
2019 National Capital Region 39 32 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 40 13 7 3 0 0 78 10 70

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 33 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 31 9 3 1 0 2 86 4 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 22 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2024 Alberta 41 49 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 40 43 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 72 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 41 36 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 38 10 1 1 3 1 88 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 33 22 0 7 0 0 71 7 10
2022 Alberta 37 53 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 37 44 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 44 38 9 6 2 0 0 82 9 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 44 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 59 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 37 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 650
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 36 13 4 5 0 1 77 10 75

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 54 34 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 30 6 3 0 0 0 92 3 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 30 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Alberta 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 57 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 44 37 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 32 8 3 1 0 0 88 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 20 11 0 16 0 0 73 16 10
2022 Alberta 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 47 43 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 49 36 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 34 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 29 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 44 39 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 40 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 75

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 35 31 19 9 5 1 0 66 14 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 35 23 8 2 0 0 67 9 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 33 28 20 6 0 0 46 26 15
2024 Alberta 28 52 7 0 14 0 0 80 14 10
2024 Saskatchewan 25 49 16 10 0 0 0 74 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 35 23 26 7 9 0 0 58 16 10
2022 National Capital Region 33 32 18 10 7 0 0 65 17 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 33 24 7 3 0 0 67 10 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 40 25 14 0 0 0 60 14 10
2022 Alberta 26 27 36 10 0 0 0 54 10 10
2022 Saskatchewan 10 62 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 27 37 20 11 5 0 0 64 16 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 34 23 4 1 0 1 72 5 85
2019 National Capital Region 36 36 17 8 3 0 0 71 11 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 33 19 15 1 0 0 66 16 75

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 21 37 21 12 0 3 34 27 510
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 15 31 33 14 1 2 49 19 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 9 45 34 0 0 6 36 16 15
2024 Alberta 0 36 25 31 7 0 0 39 36 10
2024 Saskatchewan 10 25 48 7 9 0 0 16 35 10
2024 New Brunswick 12 7 61 13 0 0 7 14 20 10
2022 National Capital Region 6 24 39 19 10 0 3 30 31 550
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 13 37 21 13 8 1 37 21 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 20 10 41 29 0 0 70 20 10
2022 Alberta 0 8 35 58 0 0 0 58 8 10
2022 Saskatchewan 0 10 55 10 25 0 0 35 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 6 19 40 23 10 1 0 33 26 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 1 18 44 24 12 0 1 36 19 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 20 51 20 0 0 9 22 22 10
2019 National Capital Region 8 20 37 24 9 0 1 34 29 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 1 20 37 20 20 0 0 41 22 75

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 22 34 21 10 1 2 32 33 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 18 35 28 11 2 2 40 23 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 36 35 23 0 0 0 23 42 15
2024 Alberta 10 25 33 24 7 0 0 31 36 10
2024 Saskatchewan 45 16 32 0 7 0 0 7 61 10
2024 New Brunswick 0 9 32 32 20 0 7 55 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 12 23 36 17 9 1 2 27 37 550
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 23 34 16 10 6 1 28 35 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 35 38 0 11 0 0 11 51 10
2022 Alberta 0 17 47 36 0 0 0 36 17 10
2022 Saskatchewan 29 18 34 18 0 0 0 18 47 10
2020 National Capital Region 13 25 33 19 8 1 1 27 39 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 15 46 13 9 0 1 22 31 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 20 30 30 0 0 9 33 33 10
2019 National Capital Region 13 25 33 19 8 1 1 28 38 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 15 42 15 11 3 3 28 27 75

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 5 15 33 29 16 1 2 46 20 510
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 5 25 40 25 1 2 67 8 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 6 19 57 6 0 6 67 13 15
2024 Alberta 0 9 0 73 18 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 0 27 34 31 9 0 0 40 27 10
2024 New Brunswick 0 0 22 69 0 0 8 76 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 6 17 38 25 13 0 2 38 23 550
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 10 27 32 21 4 3 57 13 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 7 58 16 0 11 0 18 16 10
2022 Alberta 0 0 26 47 28 0 0 74 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 0 29 18 28 25 0 0 53 29 10
2020 National Capital Region 7 14 39 27 10 1 1 38 22 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 12 31 33 20 0 1 54 14 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 10 30 20 20 0 9 44 22 10
2019 National Capital Region 4 12 37 32 15 0 1 47 16 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 32 35 23 0 3 60 7 75

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 24 25 19 16 1 3 37 38 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 18 28 23 18 2 2 43 28 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 15 55 12 0 0 6 12 29 15
2024 Alberta 24 9 18 42 7 0 0 49 33 10
2024 Saskatchewan 10 34 23 15 9 8 0 26 48 10
2024 New Brunswick 9 33 14 16 20 0 7 39 46 10
2022 National Capital Region 15 24 27 20 11 1 2 32 40 550
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 23 30 15 16 8 2 34 32 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 7 40 11 0 11 0 12 43 10
2022 Alberta 0 36 26 29 0 9 0 32 39 10
2022 Saskatchewan 10 28 27 0 25 9 0 28 42 10
2020 National Capital Region 13 22 31 23 10 1 1 33 36 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 23 30 24 14 0 2 39 30 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 10 51 20 0 0 9 22 22 10
2019 National Capital Region 15 20 29 20 13 1 2 34 36 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 32 20 20 13 2 5 36 42 75

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 4 12 27 27 24 2 4 54 17 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 12 32 26 17 5 3 46 19 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 18 41 29 6 0 6 37 19 15
2024 Alberta 7 8 26 42 18 0 0 59 15 10
2024 Saskatchewan 10 0 32 23 17 17 0 49 13 10
2024 New Brunswick 17 19 21 16 0 20 7 22 49 10
2022 National Capital Region 10 17 27 26 13 2 5 42 28 550
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 23 25 19 10 10 5 35 36 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 17 27 22 0 11 9 27 39 10
2022 Alberta 8 19 20 28 25 0 0 53 27 10
2022 Saskatchewan 0 10 28 18 25 0 19 53 13 10
2020 National Capital Region 6 13 26 34 16 2 3 53 20 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15 29 37 15 1 2 54 16 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 20 10 41 0 20 9 57 29 10
2019 National Capital Region 7 15 26 30 17 2 2 50 24 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 16 27 23 21 2 4 48 23 70

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 20 33 21 13 1 2 35 31 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 12 33 24 13 2 2 38 27 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 18 46 20 0 9 6 24 22 15
2024 Alberta 10 33 49 0 7 0 0 7 44 10
2024 Saskatchewan 42 19 24 15 0 0 0 15 61 10
2024 New Brunswick 9 0 64 0 20 0 7 21 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 10 18 39 19 10 1 3 31 29 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 20 33 15 10 8 1 28 36 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 22 46 0 0 0 9 0 50 10
2022 Alberta 8 9 54 29 0 0 0 29 17 10
2022 Saskatchewan 29 10 24 28 0 0 9 31 42 10
2020 National Capital Region 11 19 35 21 10 2 1 32 31 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 20 42 18 7 1 1 26 31 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 20 30 30 0 10 9 38 25 10
2019 National Capital Region 11 19 35 22 10 1 1 33 31 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 19 30 19 11 3 1 32 37 75

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 5 11 33 28 21 0 2 50 16 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 16 32 25 17 1 3 44 23 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 22 41 11 14 0 6 27 29 15
2024 Alberta 0 7 57 8 28 0 0 36 7 10
2024 Saskatchewan 9 25 24 8 34 0 0 42 34 10
2024 New Brunswick 7 46 13 26 0 0 7 28 57 10
2022 National Capital Region 7 14 30 26 20 0 3 47 22 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 23 34 21 9 5 1 32 32 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 42 24 15 20 0 0 34 42 10
2022 Alberta 0 35 46 19 0 0 0 19 35 10
2022 Saskatchewan 10 25 28 19 9 0 9 30 39 10
2020 National Capital Region 2 9 33 37 17 1 1 55 12 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 8 41 30 13 1 4 45 12 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 10 41 29 0 10 0 32 23 10
2019 National Capital Region 8 18 35 23 14 1 1 38 27 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 20 32 17 15 0 1 33 34 75
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My Work Unit

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 29 14 6 5 6 5 72 12 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 29 11 6 3 6 7 77 10 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 48 0 0 0 12 6 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 52 16 7 16 0 0 9 74 18 10
2024 Saskatchewan 15 24 25 0 9 17 8 53 12 10
2024 New Brunswick 17 37 0 0 0 7 39 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 29 30 16 7 5 6 6 68 14 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 30 9 7 3 4 9 78 12 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 31 7 0 7 11 18 80 10 10
2022 Alberta 28 44 10 0 9 0 9 79 10 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 19 18 0 0 0 19 77 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 31 30 15 10 7 5 3 65 19 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 34 22 7 2 2 7 65 10 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 41 10 0 10 10 0 77 11 10
2019 National Capital Region 27 30 14 12 8 5 3 62 23 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 42 17 7 3 4 0 73 10 75

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 24 6 8 5 1 0 81 13 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 17 3 6 3 0 1 88 9 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 32 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Alberta 61 14 15 9 0 0 0 75 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 33 39 8 10 0 9 0 79 12 10
2024 New Brunswick 65 28 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 25 6 8 5 1 0 81 13 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 32 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 18 9 0 7 0 0 84 7 10
2022 Alberta 37 54 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 49 27 8 9 5 1 0 77 14 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 41 10 6 1 1 0 83 7 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 30 10 10 10 0 0 70 20 10
2019 National Capital Region 46 27 10 11 7 0 0 73 18 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 5 13 3 0 0 79 16 75

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 63 24 6 5 2 0 0 87 7 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 21 2 5 2 0 1 92 6 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 32 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Alberta 69 15 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2024 Saskatchewan 48 42 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 74 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 59 28 5 7 2 0 0 87 9 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 29 4 2 3 0 0 91 5 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 77 16 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2022 Alberta 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 63 37 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 55 27 7 9 2 0 0 82 11 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 37 9 2 1 0 0 87 4 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 46 34 7 10 3 0 0 80 14 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 42 1 8 1 0 0 89 10 75

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 56 26 10 3 3 1 0 84 6 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 27 6 1 2 2 1 91 3 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 52 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 61 30 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 41 41 9 0 0 9 0 91 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 74 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 48 36 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 31 7 5 3 0 0 85 8 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 44 0 9 7 0 0 84 16 10
2022 Alberta 45 26 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2022 Saskatchewan 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 49 35 7 6 2 1 0 85 8 590
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 40 15 4 1 0 0 80 5 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 42 39 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 36 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 75

Question 24. In my work unit, I would feel safe to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal or negative impact on my career.

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 47 22 9 5 5 8 3 78 12 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 14 10 4 4 9 6 79 10 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 27 0 6 0 0 6 94 6 15
2024 Alberta 40 33 10 9 0 0 7 79 10 10
2024 Saskatchewan 24 34 8 0 18 8 8 70 21 10
2024 New Brunswick 51 42 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 45 28 10 4 5 3 5 80 9 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 22 8 3 6 8 5 81 11 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 37 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 Alberta 53 19 10 9 0 9 0 79 10 10
2022 Saskatchewan 37 35 0 0 0 20 9 100 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 45 23 10 5 5 9 3 77 12 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 21 9 6 3 10 7 79 11 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 25 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 40 33 10 0 9 0 7 79 10 10
2024 Saskatchewan 32 26 8 9 9 8 8 70 21 10
2024 New Brunswick 61 32 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 43 28 10 6 4 4 4 78 11 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 19 9 4 3 11 5 80 9 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 Alberta 45 36 0 9 0 9 0 90 10 10
2022 Saskatchewan 28 34 10 0 20 0 9 68 22 10
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 62 25 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 24 11 2 2 1 2 85 4 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 21 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Alberta 37 27 26 10 0 0 0 64 10 10
2024 Saskatchewan 67 17 8 9 0 0 0 84 9 10
2024 New Brunswick 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 58 26 9 3 1 0 3 87 4 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 26 5 1 6 3 5 87 8 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 28 7 7 9 0 0 77 16 10
2022 Alberta 36 35 19 10 0 0 0 71 10 10
2022 Saskatchewan 73 18 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 61 24 8 2 2 1 1 87 4 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 28 10 1 0 0 2 88 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 30 30 0 0 0 9 67 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 56 26 10 3 1 1 3 85 5 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 21 12 5 0 1 1 82 6 75

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 27 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 32 7 4 2 0 2 86 7 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Alberta 31 53 9 0 7 0 0 84 7 10
2024 Saskatchewan 41 40 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 66 25 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 48 29 12 6 4 0 1 78 10 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 32 11 9 2 0 0 78 11 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 20 24 7 0 0 0 69 7 10
2022 Alberta 45 28 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 10
2022 Saskatchewan 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 47 33 8 7 4 0 0 81 12 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 33 12 4 1 0 0 84 5 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 30 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 47 27 10 9 5 1 1 75 14 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 25 11 9 5 0 0 75 15 75

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 22 9 5 4 1 1 82 8 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 17 7 6 2 1 2 85 7 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 20 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Alberta 61 23 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 56 25 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 72 18 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 55 24 10 4 4 0 2 81 9 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 27 13 2 2 0 0 83 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 35 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 Alberta 45 28 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 71 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 56 22 10 4 4 2 2 81 9 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 21 14 2 0 0 1 84 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 55 31 8 3 3 1 0 86 6 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 22 8 5 2 0 3 85 7 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 20 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2024 Alberta 61 14 0 17 7 0 0 75 25 10
2024 Saskatchewan 40 25 16 10 0 0 8 71 11 10
2024 New Brunswick 66 27 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 50 30 9 6 4 0 1 81 11 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 37 5 5 2 0 0 87 7 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 40 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2022 Alberta 54 10 19 17 0 0 0 64 17 10
2022 Saskatchewan 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 55 28 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 34 9 1 0 0 1 89 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 10
2019 National Capital Region 49 26 11 8 4 1 1 76 13 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 24 7 11 1 1 0 81 12 75

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 75 17 3 1 2 1 1 94 2 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 21 5 1 0 1 2 94 1 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 76 18 2 1 1 1 1 95 2 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 12 7 1 1 2 0 90 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 9 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2022 Alberta 73 19 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 62 21 10 3 4 0 0 83 7 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 21 4 2 2 0 2 92 4 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 6 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Alberta 68 23 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 73 17 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 26 8 6 4 0 0 83 9 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 26 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 11 0 0 16 0 0 84 16 10
2022 Alberta 64 19 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 62 24 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 23 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 30 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 54 24 10 7 5 0 1 78 12 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 31 11 4 1 1 1 83 6 75

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 79 10 3 3 2 0 2 91 5 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 6 3 1 0 0 9 96 1 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 12 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 76 0 15 0 0 0 9 83 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 81 9 5 2 1 0 3 92 4 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 10 2 0 0 0 7 98 0 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 84 0 0 7 9 0 0 84 16 10
2022 Alberta 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 76 11 6 2 2 0 3 90 4 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 8 1 0 0 0 13 98 0 75
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Senior Management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 32 11 6 5 4 0 77 12 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 32 10 4 2 4 1 83 6 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 42 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Alberta 51 33 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2024 Saskatchewan 25 30 18 0 9 9 8 68 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 40 43 9 0 0 7 0 90 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 36 34 13 11 3 3 0 72 14 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 33 10 2 2 3 0 86 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 27 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2022 Alberta 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 52 28 0 0 10 10 0 89 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 38 33 12 10 3 5 0 74 13 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 33 14 2 1 5 0 82 4 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 29 33 17 11 7 3 0 64 18 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 29 17 9 1 7 0 70 12 75

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 36 11 7 5 1 0 76 12 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 27 13 7 1 1 1 79 8 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 35 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Alberta 18 51 24 7 0 0 0 69 7 10
2024 Saskatchewan 34 38 9 10 9 0 0 72 19 10
2024 New Brunswick 57 34 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 31 37 15 11 5 1 0 69 16 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 36 8 9 1 0 0 82 10 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 25 11 0 7 0 0 82 7 10
2022 Alberta 62 28 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 37 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 32 35 16 11 5 1 0 68 16 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 34 20 6 2 0 0 72 8 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 24 34 17 15 8 2 0 59 23 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 35 18 9 5 4 0 66 15 75

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 31 36 17 8 5 2 0 69 13 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 40 11 12 1 3 1 75 13 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 48 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2024 Alberta 18 66 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 34 16 24 18 9 0 0 49 27 10
2024 New Brunswick 31 53 7 9 0 0 0 84 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 23 38 17 14 5 3 0 63 20 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 38 17 6 3 1 0 74 10 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 31 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 10
2022 Alberta 45 36 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 37 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 26 33 19 14 6 2 0 60 20 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 33 26 10 2 1 0 62 12 85
2019 National Capital Region 18 29 24 16 8 4 0 49 25 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 25 25 17 7 5 0 48 25 75

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 31 39 14 10 5 1 0 71 15 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 44 15 9 1 0 1 75 10 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 28 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2024 Alberta 41 26 10 15 7 0 0 67 22 10
2024 Saskatchewan 34 23 8 27 9 0 0 56 36 10
2024 New Brunswick 24 55 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 29 38 15 11 6 2 0 68 17 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 41 14 2 3 0 0 81 5 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 31 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 10
2022 Alberta 39 44 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 10
2022 Saskatchewan 34 47 9 0 10 0 0 81 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 31 39 14 11 4 1 0 70 15 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 41 19 6 1 0 0 74 7 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 20 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 22 33 18 17 8 2 0 57 25 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 30 27 13 9 3 0 49 23 75

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 33 32 24 7 2 2 1 67 9 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 26 20 9 3 7 3 64 13 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 57 12 18 0 0 0 70 18 15
2024 Alberta 68 25 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 17 42 8 0 0 34 0 88 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 26 37 9 8 0 20 0 78 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 30 33 24 8 3 2 1 65 11 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 29 25 4 3 1 1 68 6 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 7 40 9 9 0 0 42 18 10
2022 Alberta 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 20 33 29 9 0 10 0 58 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 31 31 22 9 2 4 1 66 12 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 35 19 5 1 2 2 74 6 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 29 20 0 20 0 0 59 20 10
2019 National Capital Region 36 27 17 9 3 7 1 69 13 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 16 12 5 3 15 3 76 10 75
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Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 40 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 36 8 6 1 0 1 85 7 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 68 24 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 48 34 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2024 New Brunswick 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 45 41 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 38 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 38 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2022 Alberta 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 47 38 11 3 1 0 0 85 4 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 44 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 39 40 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 39 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 75

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 39 18 12 9 1 0 61 21 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 35 12 18 7 1 1 62 25 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 49 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 15
2024 Alberta 31 27 17 19 7 0 0 58 25 10
2024 Saskatchewan 24 15 24 19 18 0 0 40 37 10
2024 New Brunswick 23 27 25 24 0 0 0 50 24 10
2022 National Capital Region 21 37 19 17 5 1 0 59 22 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 36 19 14 6 0 0 61 20 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 31 27 0 7 11 0 61 8 10
2022 Alberta 37 45 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 19 9 20 10 0 0 62 29 10
2020 National Capital Region 25 40 16 15 2 2 0 66 17 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 44 12 17 4 0 0 68 20 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 41 10 10 0 10 9 75 13 10
2019 National Capital Region 15 35 20 21 7 2 0 51 29 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 34 20 19 11 4 0 49 31 75

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 31 9 6 3 2 1 82 9 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 25 12 3 5 1 2 80 8 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 31 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 Alberta 49 14 17 0 0 20 0 78 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 24 31 8 9 9 10 8 69 22 10
2024 New Brunswick 29 59 0 0 0 0 12 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 45 33 11 5 3 2 2 80 8 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 35 14 7 1 2 1 78 8 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 44 25 0 0 0 9 72 0 10
2022 Alberta 45 46 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 28 9 0 10 10 0 79 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 40 32 13 8 4 2 1 74 13 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 34 17 4 4 1 1 75 7 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 39 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 40 37 11 6 3 2 1 79 10 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 45 7 4 3 1 1 86 7 75

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 33 12 3 2 1 0 83 5 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 36 8 1 3 0 1 88 4 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 59 24 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 56 15 0 28 0 0 0 72 28 10
2024 New Brunswick 58 23 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 45 36 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 39 11 0 2 0 0 87 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 44 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 10
2022 Alberta 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 37 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2020 National Capital Region 40 36 16 5 2 1 0 76 7 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 35 21 1 1 0 0 77 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 36 37 16 7 3 1 0 73 10 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 43 8 7 1 1 0 83 8 75

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 26 14 10 9 9 3 63 21 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 25 16 7 5 12 1 69 13 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 33 18 0 0 9 6 79 0 15
2024 Alberta 41 34 0 17 0 7 0 81 19 10
2024 Saskatchewan 32 0 16 16 20 0 16 39 43 10
2024 New Brunswick 43 31 19 0 0 7 0 80 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 22 27 17 12 8 8 5 57 23 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 31 13 7 5 13 2 70 15 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 25 33 0 0 0 20 59 0 10
2022 Alberta 36 18 19 9 0 18 0 66 11 10
2022 Saskatchewan 34 18 18 10 20 0 0 52 29 10
2020 National Capital Region 23 22 20 13 10 10 3 52 26 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 24 22 12 2 8 4 59 16 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 9 41 0 10 0 20 36 13 10
2019 National Capital Region 22 25 20 14 12 6 2 50 28 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 25 21 11 7 15 2 53 21 75

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 34 14 9 5 1 0 71 15 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 28 11 10 3 1 1 76 13 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 46 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 15
2024 Alberta 49 17 8 17 9 0 0 65 26 10
2024 Saskatchewan 25 32 15 10 18 0 0 56 28 10
2024 New Brunswick 44 40 0 9 0 7 0 90 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 28 39 14 11 7 1 0 68 18 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 25 13 8 5 4 0 73 14 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 58 0 16 11 0 0 73 27 10
2022 Alberta 26 65 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 18 9 10 20 0 0 62 29 10
2020 National Capital Region 29 34 17 12 6 1 0 64 19 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 29 15 18 8 0 1 58 26 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 30 20 10 10 0 0 59 20 10
2019 National Capital Region 27 35 15 15 7 1 0 63 22 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 34 19 11 11 1 1 59 22 75

Question 44a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 27 12 3 2 1 4 54 46 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 28 6 6 0 1 3 58 42 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 19 12 0 0 0 6 67 33 15
2024 Alberta 64 15 21 0 0 0 0 64 36 10
2024 Saskatchewan 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 72 28 10
2024 New Brunswick 48 52 0 0 0 0 0 48 52 10
2022 National Capital Region 50 25 13 4 5 0 4 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 23 7 10 0 1 7 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 28 36 19 9 0 0 8 10
2022 Saskatchewan 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 49 25 11 7 3 0 5 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 36 13 4 0 1 5 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 10 30 0 0 10 19 10
2019 National Capital Region 57 23 11 3 1 1 3 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 25 7 3 1 0 3 75

Question 44b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to language training in my second official language

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 60 14 6 3 4 2 11 70 30 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 15 5 2 3 3 11 70 30 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 0 6 6 0 0 29 84 16 15
2024 Alberta 65 9 0 7 19 0 0 65 35 10
2024 Saskatchewan 25 7 26 0 18 8 16 33 67 10
2024 New Brunswick 43 7 26 0 9 0 14 50 50 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 74 8 3 1 2 5 7 84 16 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 4 3 2 2 6 4 88 12 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 0 0 0 0 0 28 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 77 16 0 0 0 0 7 82 18 10
2024 Saskatchewan 63 10 0 0 9 9 8 77 23 10
2024 New Brunswick 77 7 0 0 9 0 7 83 17 10
2022 National Capital Region 73 8 4 2 3 3 6 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 8 1 1 3 2 6 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 0 11 9 0 0 16 10
2022 Alberta 64 28 0 0 0 0 8 10
2022 Saskatchewan 71 10 0 0 10 10 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 74 8 5 2 2 4 4 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 10 8 1 0 8 5 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 0 0 0 20 0 29 10
2019 National Capital Region 73 8 5 3 3 4 4 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 12 4 0 1 4 3 75

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 79 5 2 0 0 2 12 92 8 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 6 1 0 0 3 14 92 8 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 16 0 0 0 0 25 79 21 15
2024 Alberta 77 9 0 0 0 0 14 89 11 10
2024 Saskatchewan 75 0 0 0 0 17 8 100 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 83 10 0 0 0 0 7 89 11 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 78 5 2 0 1 2 11 90 10 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 3 2 0 0 3 12 93 7 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 9 0 0 0 0 25 88 12 15
2024 Alberta 84 9 0 0 0 7 0 90 10 10
2024 Saskatchewan 66 9 0 0 0 9 16 89 11 10
2024 New Brunswick 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 10

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 24 29 15 14 14 2 2 56 29 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 37 13 11 7 2 3 67 19 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 47 8 6 0 9 0 85 7 15
2024 Alberta 31 7 8 29 9 7 9 45 46 10
2024 Saskatchewan 34 8 8 25 25 0 0 42 50 10
2024 New Brunswick 20 22 0 12 9 10 27 67 33 10
2022 National Capital Region 21 29 13 16 16 1 3 52 34 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 30 8 12 14 2 3 65 27 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 22 35 26 9 0 9 24 38 10
2022 Alberta 8 54 19 0 10 0 9 68 11 10
2022 Saskatchewan 28 10 10 43 10 0 0 37 53 10
2020 National Capital Region 18 24 21 17 16 2 2 44 34 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 23 19 21 12 1 2 47 34 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 41 20 10 20 0 9 44 33 10
2019 National Capital Region 19 24 16 17 21 2 2 44 39 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 19 16 20 19 3 1 42 41 75

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 38 15 7 5 2 0 73 12 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 42 11 6 2 0 1 80 8 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 49 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 40 32 0 17 10 0 0 72 28 10
2024 Saskatchewan 41 16 8 10 9 17 0 68 23 10
2024 New Brunswick 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 27 42 17 8 4 2 0 70 12 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 39 14 1 2 3 1 82 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 42 11 16 0 0 9 70 18 10
2022 Alberta 17 55 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2022 Saskatchewan 28 53 9 0 10 0 0 81 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 29 43 17 7 2 2 0 74 9 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 48 20 5 1 1 1 74 6 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 30 29 10 0 0 0 61 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 25 41 17 11 4 2 0 67 15 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 46 19 4 3 3 0 74 7 75

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 45 33 12 4 3 3 0 81 7 510
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 36 8 2 3 0 1 87 5 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Alberta 40 42 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 40 32 0 10 9 9 0 79 21 10
2024 New Brunswick 49 44 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 40 40 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 33 8 3 2 0 1 86 5 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 35 18 7 0 0 0 75 7 10
2022 Alberta 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 28 9 0 10 10 0 79 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 41 40 10 7 1 1 0 82 8 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 39 17 1 1 1 0 81 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 38 39 13 6 2 1 0 78 9 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 46 10 3 0 4 0 87 3 75

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

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 55 30 7 3 1 3 1 89 4 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 27 7 6 2 5 0 86 7 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 22 18 0 0 6 0 80 0 15
2024 Alberta 58 33 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 41 18 16 0 0 25 0 78 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 66 26 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 46 36 9 3 1 5 0 87 4 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 14 2 1 4 0 82 3 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 46 0 0 0 11 0 100 0 10
2022 Alberta 62 10 10 9 0 9 0 79 10 10
2022 Saskatchewan 43 37 0 0 10 0 10 89 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 54 31 8 5 2 1 0 85 6 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 35 10 5 1 2 0 83 6 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 45 33 13 4 1 3 0 82 5 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 36 9 1 0 7 0 88 1 75

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

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 24 15 5 2 13 1 76 7 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 25 13 7 3 14 0 74 11 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 44 18 0 0 6 0 80 0 15
2024 Alberta 54 21 16 9 0 0 0 75 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 51 8 15 9 0 17 0 72 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 29 25 19 0 0 27 0 74 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 42 29 17 3 1 7 1 77 4 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 30 17 3 1 12 1 76 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 51 0 0 9 11 0 90 10 10
2022 Alberta 62 10 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2022 Saskatchewan 34 37 9 10 0 0 10 79 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 58 29 7 3 1 2 0 89 4 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 40 6 1 0 4 0 93 1 85

Question 50. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsperson, human resources advisor).

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 25 10 6 3 5 3 80 9 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 24 7 3 5 8 6 82 9 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 11 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2024 Alberta 47 33 0 10 9 0 0 80 20 10
2024 Saskatchewan 47 8 8 9 9 10 8 69 22 10
2024 New Brunswick 68 25 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 44 30 9 6 3 4 4 81 10 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 27 8 2 5 5 5 84 7 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 40 11 0 0 9 0 88 0 10
2022 Alberta 54 37 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 Saskatchewan 53 27 0 0 20 0 0 80 20 10
2020 National Capital Region 50 26 9 6 3 4 2 81 9 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 27 12 5 2 4 1 80 7 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 29 30 10 0 0 0 59 10 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 3 4 12 6 46 6 23 73 10 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 6 12 4 51 5 21 73 10 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 6 14 27 6 48 88 0 15
2024 Alberta 0 7 17 19 41 0 16 72 8 10
2024 Saskatchewan 8 18 0 0 23 28 24 47 53 10
2024 New Brunswick 0 0 8 0 68 0 24 89 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 2 6 12 7 45 4 23 72 12 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 1 6 10 7 45 11 20 76 9 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 18 18 42 0 14 70 8 10
2022 Alberta 0 19 9 0 37 10 25 57 29 10
2022 Saskatchewan 0 20 10 0 53 0 18 64 24 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 17 21 4 4 37 6 50 13 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 11 16 5 2 43 10 52 13 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 26 20 0 0 35 0 70 0 15
2024 Alberta 18 32 9 10 0 17 14 72 15 10
2024 Saskatchewan 0 15 8 0 18 51 8 38 43 10
2024 New Brunswick 13 12 17 0 0 28 30 59 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 19 18 17 4 2 35 4 61 11 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 19 20 4 2 44 2 52 11 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 14 0 0 0 71 0 100 0 10
2022 Alberta 43 0 20 19 0 19 0 53 23 10
2022 Saskatchewan 34 0 18 10 20 10 9 42 36 10

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 63 25 7 2 2 0 0 88 4 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 21 3 3 1 0 1 94 3 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 68 23 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 57 25 9 0 0 9 0 91 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 79 21 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 30 1 2 2 0 0 94 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 20 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2022 Alberta 82 9 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 Saskatchewan 62 27 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 58 30 6 4 1 0 0 89 6 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 51 35 9 3 2 0 0 85 5 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 40 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 75

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 62 24 8 3 2 0 0 86 6 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 23 5 2 0 1 1 93 2 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 13 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Alberta 58 33 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 57 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 51 32 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 26 5 4 2 0 0 89 6 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 9 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 10
2022 Alberta 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 62 27 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 49 32 13 4 2 1 0 81 5 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 33 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 30 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 43 31 16 5 3 1 0 75 8 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 32 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 75

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 28 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 27 5 4 1 0 1 91 4 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 13 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Alberta 65 25 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 65 16 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 84 7 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 48 34 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 28 8 3 3 0 0 87 6 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 25 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 Alberta 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 62 18 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2020 National Capital Region 47 35 12 5 1 0 0 82 6 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 40 16 0 1 0 0 82 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 39 36 14 8 2 0 0 75 11 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 34 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 75
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Mobility and Retention

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 58 22 9 6 2 3 0 82 9 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 17 9 3 2 5 1 85 6 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 87 7 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Alberta 62 18 9 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2024 Saskatchewan 57 35 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 New Brunswick 84 9 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 44 26 13 9 5 3 1 73 14 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 30 8 4 6 0 0 82 10 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 0 11 16 0 0 0 73 16 10
2022 Alberta 62 28 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 72 18 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 41 26 18 7 5 1 1 69 13 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 28 20 5 0 2 0 75 5 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 10 20 10 0 0 9 67 11 10
2019 National Capital Region 34 27 18 12 6 3 0 62 19 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 29 12 12 4 3 1 71 17 75

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 44 22 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 52 20 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 61 12 15
2024 Alberta 38 40 22 10
2024 Saskatchewan 27 56 17 10
2024 New Brunswick 26 48 26 10
2022 National Capital Region 35 36 29 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 42 31 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 49 26 10
2022 Alberta 38 53 9 10
2022 Saskatchewan 15 57 28 10
2020 National Capital Region 23 41 36 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 43 36 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 51 30 10
2019 National Capital Region 29 35 36 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 46 31 75

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 National Capital Region 22 52 12 9 2 3 165
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 69 13 7 8 0 30
2022 National Capital Region 22 41 25 5 6 1 190
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 39 14 4 21 19 20
2020 National Capital Region 21 27 37 6 3 5 140
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 45 16 6 5 0 20
2019 National Capital Region 13 20 40 7 15 5 190
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 0 18 12 30 6 15
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Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 91 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 95 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 85
2022 Alberta 0 100 10
2020 National Capital Region 11 89 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 94 85
2019 National Capital Region 12 88 660

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 62 38 45
2022 National Capital Region 42 58 50
2020 National Capital Region 69 31 65
2019 National Capital Region 64 36 80

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 62 38 45
2022 National Capital Region 60 40 50
2020 National Capital Region 46 54 65
2019 National Capital Region 53 47 80

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 50

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 National Capital Region 0 100 45
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 50
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 65
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 80

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 50
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 65

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 50

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 45
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 50

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 44 56 45
2022 National Capital Region 28 72 50
2020 National Capital Region 46 54 65
2019 National Capital Region 43 57 75

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 44 56 45
2022 National Capital Region 33 67 50
2020 National Capital Region 34 66 65
2019 National Capital Region 48 52 75

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 45 55 45
2022 National Capital Region 54 46 50
2020 National Capital Region 48 52 65
2019 National Capital Region 55 45 75

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 49 45
2022 National Capital Region 30 70 50
2020 National Capital Region 41 59 65
2019 National Capital Region 47 53 75

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 National Capital Region 53 47 45
2022 National Capital Region 26 74 50
2020 National Capital Region 37 63 65
2019 National Capital Region 44 56 75

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 43 57 45
2022 National Capital Region 53 47 50
2020 National Capital Region 52 48 65
2019 National Capital Region 45 55 75

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 66 45
2022 National Capital Region 31 69 50
2020 National Capital Region 35 65 65
2019 National Capital Region 31 69 75

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 45
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 50
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 65
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 75

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 50

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 50
2019 National Capital Region 10 90 75

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 46 54 45
2022 National Capital Region 58 42 50
2020 National Capital Region 49 51 65
2019 National Capital Region 49 51 75

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 82 45
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 50
2020 National Capital Region 25 75 65
2019 National Capital Region 28 72 75

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 45
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 50
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 65
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 75

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 National Capital Region 52 48 45
2022 National Capital Region 41 59 50
2020 National Capital Region 51 49 65
2019 National Capital Region 60 40 75

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 National Capital Region 25 75 45
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 50
2020 National Capital Region 27 73 65
2019 National Capital Region 33 67 75

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 National Capital Region 23 77 50
2020 National Capital Region 13 87 65
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 75

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 National Capital Region 10 90 45
2022 National Capital Region 21 79 50
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 65
2019 National Capital Region 22 78 75

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 15 85 45
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 50
2020 National Capital Region 8 92 65
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 75

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 50
2019 National Capital Region 7 93 75

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 National Capital Region 17 83 50
2019 National Capital Region 8 92 75

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 50
2020 National Capital Region 10 90 65
2019 National Capital Region 9 91 75

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 64 45
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 50
2020 National Capital Region 35 65 65
2019 National Capital Region 19 81 75

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 National Capital Region 10 90 50
2019 National Capital Region 7 93 70

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 National Capital Region 17 83 45
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 50
2019 National Capital Region 13 87 70

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 National Capital Region 8 92 50
2019 National Capital Region 8 92 70

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 45
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 50

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 National Capital Region 10 90 50
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 70

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
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 45
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 50
2019 National Capital Region 7 93 70

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 50
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 70

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 National Capital Region 13 87 50
2019 National Capital Region 7 93 70

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 84 45
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 50
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 70

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 National Capital Region 29 71 45
2022 National Capital Region 37 63 50
2019 National Capital Region 46 54 70

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
2024 National Capital Region 22 78 45
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 50
2019 National Capital Region 8 92 70

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 National Capital Region 50 50 45
2022 National Capital Region 50 50 50
2019 National Capital Region 54 46 70

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
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 50

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 National Capital Region 50 50 45
2022 National Capital Region 55 45 50
2019 National Capital Region 63 37 70

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 National Capital Region 6 94 50
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 70

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 National Capital Region 20 14 11 6 5 37 8 62 19 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 16 3 2 3 38 14 81 12 110
2024 New Brunswick 0 13 17 0 0 33 36 44 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 18 18 13 5 4 32 10 62 15 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 8 11 2 1 45 9 70 7 85
2020 National Capital Region 19 17 14 8 6 29 8 56 22 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 21 22 1 0 25 8 66 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 20 10 10 0 49 0 60 20 10
2019 National Capital Region 19 16 17 11 8 23 7 50 27 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 19 15 7 5 28 5 59 18 75

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 45 31 9 4 3 8 1 83 8 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 23 7 3 2 9 2 88 5 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 25 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Alberta 58 33 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 50 16 20 0 0 14 0 77 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 42 34 10 5 2 6 1 81 8 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 33 7 3 0 7 2 89 3 85
2022 Alberta 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 53 19 9 10 10 0 0 72 20 10
2020 National Capital Region 39 31 14 6 4 6 1 75 11 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 37 13 1 1 7 1 83 3 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 35 30 14 8 5 6 1 70 14 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 31 14 7 1 10 0 76 9 75
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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 National Capital Region 5 95 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 94 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15
2024 Alberta 0 100 10
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 95 85
2022 Alberta 0 100 10
2020 National Capital Region 8 92 605
2019 National Capital Region 7 93 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 93 75

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 38 62 25
2022 National Capital Region 31 69 35
2020 National Capital Region 33 67 50

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 83 17 25
2022 National Capital Region 82 18 35
2020 National Capital Region 84 16 50

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 50

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 National Capital Region 5 95 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 50

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 35

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 35

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 25 75 35
2020 National Capital Region 29 71 50

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 70 25
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 35
2020 National Capital Region 27 73 50

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 35
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 50

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 35

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 55 45 25
2022 National Capital Region 36 64 35
2020 National Capital Region 53 47 50

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 24 76 25
2022 National Capital Region 38 62 35
2020 National Capital Region 33 67 50

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 50

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 35

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 82 25
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 35

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
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 50

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 National Capital Region 21 79 25
2022 National Capital Region 44 56 35
2020 National Capital Region 22 78 50

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 National Capital Region 11 89 35

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 35

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 35
2020 National Capital Region 21 79 50

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 35

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

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 National Capital Region 21 79 35

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 35

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 National Capital Region 68 32 25
2022 National Capital Region 36 64 35
2020 National Capital Region 59 41 50

Question 69a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 35

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 National Capital Region 14 86 35

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 35

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

Question 69f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

Question 69g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 35

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 National Capital Region 10 90 35

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 National Capital Region 14 86 35

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 National Capital Region 18 82 25
2022 National Capital Region 48 52 35

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 National Capital Region 3 97 35

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 National Capital Region 55 45 25
2022 National Capital Region 45 55 35

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 35

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 National Capital Region 71 29 25
2022 National Capital Region 75 25 35

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 National Capital Region 8 92 35

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 National Capital Region 21 15 12 3 2 40 7 69 9 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 15 6 3 3 40 5 76 12 110
2022 National Capital Region 20 17 14 4 3 36 7 64 11 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 15 10 1 3 39 6 74 8 85
2020 National Capital Region 21 15 14 5 4 33 8 62 15 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 27 19 0 0 23 9 71 0 85
2019 National Capital Region 23 15 16 5 3 29 9 61 13 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 18 12 3 4 32 7 69 11 75

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 44 31 9 3 2 10 2 85 6 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 18 6 4 2 7 2 87 7 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 31 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 47 43 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 40 16 8 10 9 18 0 68 23 10
2022 National Capital Region 40 36 10 4 2 7 1 82 7 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 33 4 1 2 8 2 91 4 85
2022 Alberta 72 9 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 43 30 10 7 2 7 1 79 10 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 38 12 1 2 5 2 84 4 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 49 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 42 26 14 5 3 9 2 76 8 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 24 14 5 3 14 0 75 9 75

Question 72. Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination: I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 National Capital Region 0 7 21 29 36 7 0 8 69 15
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Question 73a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 21 11 4 5 0 2 58 42 510
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 36 10 8 8 0 3 36 64 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 31 6 0 0 0 6 60 40 15
2024 Alberta 39 18 16 8 20 0 0 39 61 10
2024 Saskatchewan 40 33 0 7 20 0 0 40 60 10
2024 New Brunswick 15 68 17 0 0 0 0 15 85 10
2022 National Capital Region 51 24 11 5 6 0 2 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 27 18 13 13 0 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 14 11 26 0 0 9 10
2022 Alberta 17 45 20 9 9 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 34 28 10 10 19 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 60 23 10 4 2 0 1 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 31 7 6 4 0 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 10 10 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 51 25 12 6 4 0 1 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 19 16 11 4 0 0 75

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 32 25 16 12 0 1 14 86 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 29 30 17 10 0 1 14 86 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13 42 6 32 0 6 0 100 15
2024 Alberta 25 21 47 0 7 0 0 25 75 10
2024 Saskatchewan 8 40 34 7 10 0 0 8 92 10
2024 New Brunswick 15 16 41 7 21 0 0 15 85 10
2022 National Capital Region 13 25 26 17 18 0 0 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 40 29 15 2 0 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 14 36 15 23 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 0 35 47 18 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 9 25 38 28 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 16 23 28 19 13 0 0 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 28 34 15 6 0 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 30 51 10 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 18 34 24 13 10 0 1 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 31 23 13 8 0 3 75

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 24 33 23 12 7 0 1 25 75 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 37 26 2 3 0 5 28 72 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 42 27 6 12 0 6 7 93 15
2024 Alberta 32 50 17 0 0 0 0 32 68 10
2024 Saskatchewan 19 42 19 20 0 0 0 19 81 10
2024 New Brunswick 7 57 35 0 0 0 0 7 93 10
2022 National Capital Region 19 34 24 12 9 0 1 550
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 39 18 7 0 2 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 29 45 7 7 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 31 58 11 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 24 38 28 10 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 22 33 23 13 7 0 1 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 36 27 2 2 0 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 30 41 10 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 29 36 19 9 6 1 1 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 35 22 4 1 0 4 75

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 26 23 13 15 1 1 20 80 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 25 32 14 9 0 1 19 81 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 15 25 24 18 6 0 13 87 15
2024 Alberta 7 25 53 8 7 0 0 7 93 10
2024 Saskatchewan 24 25 32 0 10 8 0 26 74 10
2024 New Brunswick 14 36 21 8 21 0 0 14 86 10
2022 National Capital Region 14 28 24 17 17 0 0 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 22 34 13 3 2 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 33 7 26 23 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 10 28 17 35 10 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 24 20 46 10 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 20 26 23 15 13 1 1 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 32 20 17 5 1 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 41 30 10 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 22 27 22 14 13 0 1 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 29 16 17 10 0 3 75

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 43 30 16 5 4 0 2 44 56 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 39 17 3 3 0 4 35 65 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 28 19 21 6 0 6 21 79 15
2024 Alberta 45 26 30 0 0 0 0 45 55 10
2024 Saskatchewan 33 41 18 8 0 0 0 33 67 10
2024 New Brunswick 51 26 13 0 9 0 0 51 49 10
2022 National Capital Region 37 30 15 7 8 0 2 550
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 34 16 0 2 0 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 31 16 9 14 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 28 37 35 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 44 38 18 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 38 28 17 7 7 0 2 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 28 17 5 2 1 1 85
2019 National Capital Region 54 27 11 4 3 0 1 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 22 23 5 3 0 4 70

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 28 20 6 5 0 1 41 59 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 34 20 5 3 1 1 37 63 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 43 7 13 0 0 0 37 63 15
2024 Alberta 55 28 8 9 0 0 0 55 45 10
2024 Saskatchewan 39 16 44 0 0 0 0 39 61 10
2024 New Brunswick 48 29 13 0 9 0 0 48 52 10
2022 National Capital Region 33 27 20 9 10 1 0 550
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 26 17 5 3 0 0 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 33 15 9 7 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 29 26 25 19 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 54 19 19 9 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 23 30 22 14 10 0 0 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 31 29 8 6 1 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 19 30 20 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 38 33 15 8 6 0 1 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 34 19 7 7 0 1 70

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 32 15 6 5 1 1 41 59 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 31 17 6 2 1 1 42 58 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 32 7 13 0 0 6 45 55 15
2024 Alberta 31 21 20 17 10 0 0 31 69 10
2024 Saskatchewan 33 33 8 26 0 0 0 33 67 10
2024 New Brunswick 50 43 7 0 0 0 0 50 50 10
2022 National Capital Region 33 33 18 8 7 1 1 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 37 8 9 1 2 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 18 37 0 20 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 10 61 20 9 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 53 29 18 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 35 34 18 8 3 1 1 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 39 16 6 0 0 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 20 30 10 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 29 36 20 8 6 0 1 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 44 12 7 4 1 1 75

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 25 33 20 13 7 0 1 25 75 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 40 17 6 5 1 1 32 68 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 31 27 0 6 0 6 32 68 15
2024 Alberta 31 25 25 18 0 0 0 31 69 10
2024 Saskatchewan 24 24 32 0 10 9 0 27 73 10
2024 New Brunswick 24 28 29 7 12 0 0 24 76 10
2022 National Capital Region 24 32 21 13 8 1 1 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 28 24 10 3 0 3 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 33 7 0 18 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 38 36 26 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 44 28 28 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 26 39 20 9 5 0 1 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 38 22 5 1 0 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 61 0 20 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 26 35 20 11 6 0 1 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 39 23 8 4 0 1 75

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 32 14 9 6 0 1 38 62 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 26 17 8 6 2 1 41 59 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 14 14 6 0 0 6 64 36 15
2024 Alberta 38 33 10 18 0 0 0 38 62 10
2024 Saskatchewan 41 27 23 9 0 0 0 41 59 10
2024 New Brunswick 17 25 58 0 0 0 0 17 83 10
2022 National Capital Region 33 31 20 9 7 0 1 550
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 31 17 8 6 0 0 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 27 0 9 18 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 65 17 18 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 29 37 34 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 34 32 19 10 3 0 1 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 41 25 5 0 1 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 49 0 30 10 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 28 35 19 11 7 0 1 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 29 20 9 4 1 1 75

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 26 11 7 6 0 1 50 50 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 27 14 3 3 1 1 53 47 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 21 12 0 0 0 6 64 36 15
2024 Alberta 52 17 14 17 0 0 0 52 48 10
2024 Saskatchewan 57 7 9 18 9 0 0 57 43 10
2024 New Brunswick 21 69 0 0 9 0 0 21 79 10
2022 National Capital Region 41 27 15 7 8 1 1 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 19 15 6 5 0 0 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 7 9 11 16 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 46 44 0 0 9 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 62 9 20 9 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 42 26 17 7 6 0 1 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 34 15 7 2 1 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 10 10 10 10 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 42 25 17 7 8 1 0 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 15 8 5 0 1 75

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 26 15 4 4 0 1 51 49 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 34 7 7 1 0 1 51 49 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 27 7 0 12 0 6 51 49 15
2024 Alberta 39 61 0 0 0 0 0 39 61 10
2024 Saskatchewan 49 33 0 9 0 9 0 54 46 10
2024 New Brunswick 56 18 26 0 0 0 0 56 44 10
2022 National Capital Region 41 30 16 7 5 0 1 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 25 22 3 4 0 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 18 27 0 9 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 54 36 0 10 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 63 18 19 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 21 30 24 17 6 0 1 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 27 32 14 7 0 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 19 41 0 10 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 33 18 10 4 0 1 34 66 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 43 17 5 3 2 1 31 69 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 34 21 22 12 6 0 6 94 15
2024 Alberta 7 33 40 20 0 0 0 7 93 10
2024 Saskatchewan 8 40 25 27 0 0 0 8 92 10
2024 New Brunswick 14 38 21 27 0 0 0 14 86 10
2022 National Capital Region 31 36 16 9 6 1 1 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 40 18 6 3 0 0 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 8 55 20 10 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 29 36 27 8 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 0 34 57 10 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 27 33 23 10 5 1 1 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 36 29 10 1 1 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 41 20 9 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 38 34 18 7 3 0 1 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 32 20 3 4 1 3 75

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 77 15 3 1 1 0 3 80 20 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 21 4 2 0 1 1 74 26 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 7 0 0 0 0 12 92 8 15
2024 Alberta 80 10 0 0 0 0 9 89 11 10
2024 Saskatchewan 81 9 0 0 0 10 0 90 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 62 26 12 0 0 0 0 62 38 10
2022 National Capital Region 68 19 6 2 1 0 4 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 21 7 1 2 0 3 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 17 0 0 0 0 20 10
2022 Alberta 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 61 28 10 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 48 31 13 4 2 0 2 590
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 25 22 5 0 0 4 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 41 10 0 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 60 23 10 3 2 0 1 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 18 7 1 1 1 1 75

Question 73n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 56 28 10 3 2 0 1 56 44 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 30 10 6 5 1 1 48 52 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 19 31 0 0 0 6 46 54 15
2024 Alberta 59 26 8 7 0 0 0 59 41 10
2024 Saskatchewan 49 24 18 9 0 0 0 49 51 10
2024 New Brunswick 22 20 48 10 0 0 0 22 78 10
2022 National Capital Region 45 32 14 5 3 0 1 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 35 19 5 5 0 0 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 14 16 0 9 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 26 27 29 18 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 37 37 26 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 40 37 13 5 3 0 1 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 41 15 6 2 0 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 49 20 0 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 82 6 2 0 1 1 8 90 10 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 4 1 1 0 2 13 93 7 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 0 0 6 0 0 6 93 7 15
2024 Alberta 84 9 0 0 0 0 7 90 10 10
2024 Saskatchewan 91 0 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 10 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 81 8 2 1 1 1 7 88 12 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 4 1 0 1 2 11 94 6 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 73 9 9 0 0 9 0 81 19 10
2024 New Brunswick 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 78 8 3 2 3 1 4 82 18 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 6 3 0 3 1 8 87 13 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 94 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 55 0 20 9 0 17 0 66 34 10
2024 New Brunswick 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 84 16 10
2022 National Capital Region 78 9 3 2 3 1 5 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 11 4 0 0 0 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 9 0 7 11 0 9 10
2022 Alberta 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 76 11 4 2 2 1 4 590
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 10 4 1 1 0 6 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 90 0 0 0 10 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 70 11 8 4 4 1 2 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 10 6 3 4 4 1 70

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 67 21 5 3 2 0 1 68 32 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 16 6 0 2 1 4 75 25 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 17 15 0 0 0 6 65 35 15
2024 Alberta 77 16 7 0 0 0 0 77 23 10
2024 Saskatchewan 56 8 27 0 0 9 0 61 39 10
2024 New Brunswick 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 82 18 10
2022 National Capital Region 65 22 8 3 2 0 1 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 17 11 3 0 0 0 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 15 20 7 0 0 9 10
2022 Alberta 44 37 19 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 61 26 9 2 1 1 2 590
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 27 11 0 1 0 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 41 0 0 10 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 48 31 12 4 3 0 1 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 29 11 7 0 0 1 70

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 67 16 7 4 5 0 2 68 32 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 15 5 1 1 1 4 76 24 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 6 0 0 0 0 6 93 7 15
2024 Alberta 69 22 0 9 0 0 0 69 31 10
2024 Saskatchewan 72 10 9 0 0 9 0 79 21 10
2024 New Brunswick 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 84 16 10
2022 National Capital Region 64 20 8 4 3 0 2 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 21 5 2 0 0 0 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 0 0 27 0 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 67 16 8 4 3 1 2 590
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 20 7 2 0 1 2 85
2019 National Capital Region 57 19 11 5 5 0 1 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 18 10 1 3 0 3 70

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 62 13 2 0 2 0 20 78 22 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 6 3 0 0 2 21 88 12 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 0 0 9 0 0 18 90 10 15
2024 Alberta 85 0 0 0 0 0 15 100 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 75 0 0 0 0 9 15 100 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 62 10 3 2 0 0 22 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 12 3 0 0 1 15 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 25 0 0 0 0 16 10
2022 Alberta 46 18 0 0 0 0 36 10
2022 Saskatchewan 72 0 0 0 0 0 28 10
2020 National Capital Region 62 9 3 1 1 0 25 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 17 4 0 0 1 21 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 0 10 0 0 0 20 10
2019 National Capital Region 55 11 4 2 1 0 28 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 15 5 0 0 0 20 70

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 75 15 4 1 1 0 4 78 22 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 16 2 2 0 1 4 79 21 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 12 9 0 0 0 6 78 22 15
2024 Alberta 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 75 25 10
2024 Saskatchewan 45 25 11 0 0 10 9 55 45 10
2024 New Brunswick 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 86 14 10
2022 National Capital Region 72 15 5 1 1 1 5 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 13 6 0 1 0 3 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 14 7 0 0 0 9 10
2022 Alberta 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 72 16 5 2 1 0 5 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 26 5 0 0 0 5 85
2019 National Capital Region 69 16 6 2 1 0 6 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 26 4 0 0 0 4 70

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 76 13 5 1 2 0 2 78 22 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 16 6 2 1 0 3 74 26 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 13 9 0 0 0 6 76 24 15
2024 Alberta 70 10 20 0 0 0 0 70 30 10
2024 Saskatchewan 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 82 18 10
2024 New Brunswick 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 78 10 3 1 3 1 3 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 16 7 1 1 0 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 7 0 9 11 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 56 29 15 0 0 0 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 75 16 3 2 2 1 2 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 21 2 1 1 0 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 20 0 10 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 69 14 6 4 3 1 2 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 15 4 4 1 0 1 70

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 26 9 3 3 0 2 58 42 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 24 6 4 1 1 4 63 37 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 17 7 0 0 0 6 75 25 15
2024 Alberta 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 54 46 10
2024 Saskatchewan 59 25 7 9 0 0 0 59 41 10
2024 New Brunswick 79 13 8 0 0 0 0 79 21 10
2022 National Capital Region 53 25 13 4 2 1 2 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 27 9 6 1 0 2 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Alberta 46 46 8 0 0 0 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 62 19 10 0 0 0 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 45 32 16 4 2 0 1 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 33 14 2 2 1 4 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 29 10 0 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 58 26 10 2 1 0 2 655
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 31 10 0 1 0 1 70

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 33 41 9 4 0 0 45 13 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 33 44 13 1 0 2 41 14 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 27 36 6 12 0 0 46 18 15
2024 Alberta 8 18 66 9 0 0 0 25 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 16 41 32 0 10 0 0 58 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 0 67 33 0 0 0 0 67 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 11 30 39 15 5 0 0 41 20 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 42 34 11 0 0 0 55 11 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 23 40 26 0 0 0 34 26 10
2022 Alberta 9 28 63 0 0 0 0 37 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 10 53 27 10 0 0 0 63 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 11 34 36 14 4 0 0 46 19 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 38 38 9 0 1 1 52 9 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 39 41 10 0 0 0 49 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 13 39 32 11 4 0 0 53 15 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 31 36 8 4 0 0 52 12 75

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 8 19 39 21 11 0 1 32 28 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 21 49 19 8 0 1 27 24 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 34 18 35 7 0 0 42 40 15
2024 Alberta 0 0 75 18 7 0 0 25 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 0 10 58 8 24 0 0 31 10 10
2024 New Brunswick 0 9 37 46 7 0 0 53 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 8 22 41 19 9 0 0 28 31 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 18 42 29 10 0 1 40 18 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 27 29 18 11 0 0 29 42 10
2022 Alberta 0 8 74 18 0 0 0 18 8 10
2022 Saskatchewan 0 10 36 53 0 0 0 53 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 12 21 40 21 6 0 0 27 33 595
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 1 20 47 19 11 1 1 30 22 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 80 20 0 0 0 20 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 8 20 37 26 8 0 0 35 28 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 7 43 29 12 0 1 41 15 75

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 55 32 6 4 1 1 0 89 5 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 34 9 2 1 0 1 87 4 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 13 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Alberta 49 41 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 41 34 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 57 17 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 10
2022 National Capital Region 48 36 10 4 1 1 0 85 5 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 39 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 25 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10
2022 Alberta 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 53 27 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 58 34 5 2 0 1 0 93 2 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 43 7 2 0 0 0 91 2 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 45 38 10 4 1 1 0 84 5 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 39 9 7 1 8 0 81 9 75

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 33 35 15 4 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 40 40 12 2 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 33 30 7 0 15
2024 Alberta 14 26 44 16 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 16 23 33 28 0 10
2024 New Brunswick 0 32 59 9 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 11 28 39 16 5 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 25 41 22 5 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 56 15 18 0 10
2022 Alberta 10 9 62 18 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 20 24 36 10 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 62 22 9 3 2 2 1 86 5 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 22 9 3 1 3 2 87 4 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 31 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 59 25 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2024 Saskatchewan 64 16 0 10 0 9 0 88 12 10
2024 New Brunswick 65 26 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 60 24 7 4 2 2 2 87 6 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 18 6 1 3 2 4 89 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 22 0 17 0 0 9 81 19 10
2022 Alberta 64 0 19 9 0 8 0 69 10 10
2022 Saskatchewan 71 19 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 59 21 10 4 2 3 1 84 6 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 31 13 3 0 0 4 83 4 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 49 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 22 8 9 5 2 1 76 15 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 26 13 6 3 4 2 76 10 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 19 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2024 Alberta 48 35 0 9 7 0 0 84 16 10
2024 Saskatchewan 48 33 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2024 New Brunswick 53 38 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 50 25 7 9 7 1 1 77 16 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 27 13 8 6 0 1 72 14 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 7 0 16 20 0 9 60 40 10
2022 Alberta 56 8 19 9 8 0 0 64 17 10
2022 Saskatchewan 73 18 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 49 21 9 10 8 2 1 72 18 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 29 12 15 1 0 1 71 17 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 39 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 61 25 5 4 3 1 1 87 8 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 19 6 2 2 1 3 90 3 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 48 42 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Saskatchewan 64 27 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 New Brunswick 53 38 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 58 27 5 4 3 1 1 87 7 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 27 4 3 1 0 3 91 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 9 11 16 0 0 9 70 18 10
2022 Alberta 64 0 19 9 8 0 0 64 17 10
2022 Saskatchewan 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 59 22 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 32 13 1 0 0 2 85 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 30 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10

Question 81. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 34 12 6 4 2 0 78 10 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 39 10 3 1 1 1 85 4 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 12 0 6 7 0 81 6 15
2024 Alberta 41 42 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 10
2024 Saskatchewan 48 24 9 10 0 9 0 79 12 10
2024 New Brunswick 48 35 9 7 0 0 0 84 7 10
2022 National Capital Region 34 39 12 9 4 1 1 75 13 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 55 4 6 0 4 0 89 6 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 48 11 7 0 0 9 80 8 10
2022 Alberta 37 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2022 Saskatchewan 37 43 0 0 10 10 0 89 11 10
2020 National Capital Region 41 32 14 7 4 2 0 75 11 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 43 12 5 0 1 0 83 5 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 39 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 30 39 15 10 5 2 0 70 15 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 40 12 10 3 4 0 74 13 75

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 National Capital Region 31 50 7 7 5 0 0 81 12 105
2022 National Capital Region 19 54 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 110
2020 National Capital Region 34 41 7 12 4 1 0 76 17 110
2019 National Capital Region 34 43 8 13 1 2 0 78 14 105
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 7 93 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 96 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 85 15
2024 Alberta 0 100 10
2024 Saskatchewan 0 100 10
2024 New Brunswick 0 100 10
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 93 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 91 10
2022 Alberta 9 91 10
2022 Saskatchewan 30 70 10
2020 National Capital Region 9 91 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 83 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 10
2019 National Capital Region 13 87 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 70

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 National Capital Region 65 35 35
2022 National Capital Region 46 54 40
2020 National Capital Region 45 55 55
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 58 15

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 74 26 35
2022 National Capital Region 78 22 40
2020 National Capital Region 78 22 55
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 15
2019 National Capital Region 83 17 80

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 National Capital Region 70 23 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 25
2022 National Capital Region 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2020 National Capital Region 63 28 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 45
2019 National Capital Region 62 26 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 70

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 56 26 5 3 1 4 3 89 5 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 30 4 3 3 4 3 90 6 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 22 7 0 0 6 0 92 0 15
2024 Alberta 55 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2024 Saskatchewan 48 24 0 19 9 0 0 72 28 10
2024 New Brunswick 40 29 0 7 0 14 10 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 53 28 8 3 1 3 4 87 5 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 34 5 3 0 3 7 91 4 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 18 9 0 0 9 23 87 0 10
2022 Alberta 54 18 9 9 0 0 10 80 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 56 25 7 4 2 3 3 86 6 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 29 8 1 0 6 7 89 1 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 39 30 0 0 10 0 66 0 10
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Compensation

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 7 78 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 65 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 94 15
2024 Alberta 20 80 10
2024 Saskatchewan 10 55 10
2024 New Brunswick 10 49 10
2022 National Capital Region 5 81 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 71 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 89 10
2022 Alberta 0 90 10
2022 Saskatchewan 0 81 10
2020 National Capital Region 7 76 605
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 71 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 81 10

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 46 54 35
2022 National Capital Region 39 61 25
2020 National Capital Region 66 34 45
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 18 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 National Capital Region 17 45 9 8 18 0 3 64 26 35
2022 National Capital Region 31 32 3 8 23 0 4 65 32 30
2020 National Capital Region 48 19 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 45
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 64 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 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 National Capital Region 14 16 9 10 28 8 15 39 49 35
2022 National Capital Region 24 0 3 3 32 7 30 39 56 30
2020 National Capital Region 25 11 5 16 20 0 23 47 47 45
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 55 9 9 9 0 9 70 20 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 National Capital Region 53 10 5 3 3 4 22 72 28 515
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 7 1 1 0 14 21 87 13 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 0 0 0 0 0 46 100 0 15
2024 Alberta 64 9 9 0 10 0 7 69 31 10
2024 Saskatchewan 49 9 0 18 0 17 8 65 35 10
2024 New Brunswick 42 0 0 0 0 14 44 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 51 8 7 3 2 5 24 555
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 7 3 0 2 5 25 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 7 0 0 0 9 62 10
2022 Alberta 55 28 9 0 0 0 8 10
2022 Saskatchewan 72 18 0 0 0 0 10 10
2020 National Capital Region 59 12 7 4 2 3 13 600
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 17 6 1 0 5 16 85
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 0 0 10 0 0 49 10
2019 National Capital Region 58 14 9 5 4 1 9 660
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 12 8 3 0 3 11 75
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