2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission by Question 113. Do you identify as an Indigenous person?

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

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

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

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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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	54	18	4	13	10	72	23	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	39	41	5	10	4	81	15	640
2022	Métis	54	14	0	15	17	68	32	15
2020	Indigenous	50	31	13	0	6	81	6	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	41	3	7	1	90	8	700

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	68	27	0	5	0	0	95	5	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	56	31	6	4	1	1	89	5	640
2022	Métis	78	22	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Indigenous	50	38	6	0	6	0	88	6	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	41	9	6	1	1	84	7	700
2019	Indigenous	39	30	9	13	9	0	70	22	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	54	31	5	7	3	0	85	10	730
2019	Métis	38	31	8	15	8	0	69	23	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	40	34	5	17	5	0	74	22	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	38	43	7	8	3	0	82	11	640
2022	Métis	30	35	8	20	8	0	64	28	15
2020	Indigenous	31	44	13	6	0	6	80	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	38	8	8	2	1	82	10	695
2019	Indigenous	39	26	0	26	9	0	65	35	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	37	10	9	4	0	77	13	730
2019	Métis	38	31	0	23	8	0	69	31	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	65	35	0	0	0	0	100	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	59	31	5	2	1	1	92	3	640
2022	Métis	63	37	0	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Indigenous	50	31	13	6	0	0	81	6	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	34	6	4	0	0	89	4	695
2019	Indigenous	39	39	4	9	9	0	78	17	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	60	29	6	3	2	1	89	5	725
2019	Métis	31	54	0	8	8	0	85	15	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	61	23	12	5	0	84	5	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	30	5	6	2	87	8	640
2022	Métis	57	24	11	8	0	82	8	15
2020	Indigenous	56	31	6	6	0	88	6	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	52	32	7	6	2	85	8	695
2019	Indigenous	39	30	9	13	9	70	22	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	55	30	6	5	3	86	8	730
2019	Métis	38	31	8	15	8	69	23	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	55	18	14	13	0	73	13	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	44	36	11	6	3	80	9	640
2022	Métis	71	7	15	7	0	78	7	15
2020	Indigenous	50	25	6	13	6	75	19	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	40	11	5	2	83	7	700
2019	Indigenous	32	41	9	9	9	73	18	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	41	37	12	7	4	77	11	735
2019	Métis	38	38	8	8	8	77	15	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	27	30	24	13	6	0	56	20	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	39	34	11	10	6	0	73	16	640
2022	Métis	30	29	24	7	11	0	59	18	15
2020	Indigenous	25	25	13	25	13	0	50	38	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	35	40	11	9	4	1	75	14	695
2019	Indigenous	26	26	22	22	4	0	52	26	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	33	35	13	11	8	0	68	18	730
2019	Métis	31	15	23	23	8	0	46	31	15

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	46	38	12	5	0	83	5	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	43	7	6	4	84	9	640
2022	Métis	54	36	11	0	0	89	0	15
2020	Indigenous	19	63	13	0	6	81	6	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	43	10	6	2	83	7	695
2019	Indigenous	26	22	35	17	0	48	17	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	39	11	10	4	75	14	725
2019	Métis	23	31	23	23	0	54	23	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	83	12	5	0	0	95	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	34	4	3	2	91	5	640
2022	Métis	86	14	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Indigenous	47	33	7	13	0	80	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	32	6	3	1	90	4	695
2019	Indigenous	35	35	17	9	4	70	13	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	35	7	5	2	86	7	725
2019	Métis	31	46	8	15	0	77	15	15

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	36	34	9	9	6	5	74	16	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	34	11	8	4	0	77	13	640
2022	Métis	37	30	8	7	11	8	73	19	15
2020	Indigenous	38	25	13	13	13	0	63	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	38	11	8	3	0	77	11	700
2019	Indigenous	26	26	22	13	13	0	52	26	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	36	12	9	5	0	73	15	730
2019	Métis	23	23	23	15	15	0	46	31	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	77	9	10	0	0	5	89	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	59	28	9	4	1	0	86	5	640
2022	Métis	85	7	0	0	0	8	100	0	15
2020	Indigenous	56	31	6	0	6	0	88	6	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	59	30	8	2	1	0	89	3	690
2019	Indigenous	52	26	9	4	9	0	78	13	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	55	33	7	3	2	0	89	4	725
2019	Métis	54	31	8	8	0	0	85	8	15

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
2022	Indigenous	50	35	0	16	0	0	0	84	16	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	41	41	8	5	4	0	1	82	10	640
2022	Métis	53	29	0	18	0	0	0	82	18	15
2020	Indigenous	31	13	25	13	19	0	0	44	31	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	41	10	7	3	1	0	81	9	695
2019	Indigenous	33	19	24	5	19	0	0	52	24	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	37	10	8	5	0	0	77	13	720
2019	Métis	25	25	17	8	25	0	0	50	33	10

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	49	26	4	9	12	75	20	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	44	35	12	5	3	79	9	640
2022	Métis	53	22	0	14	11	75	25	15
2020	Indigenous	19	38	25	13	6	56	19	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	46	33	12	6	2	80	8	695
2019	Indigenous	26	30	26	4	13	57	17	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	34	13	9	5	73	14	730
2019	Métis	31	15	31	8	15	46	23	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	52	31	5	6	6	83	12	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	37	11	5	4	80	9	640
2022	Métis	51	29	0	11	9	80	20	15
2020	Indigenous	38	31	25	0	6	69	6	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	39	10	6	2	83	7	690
2019	Indigenous	36	23	27	5	9	59	14	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	38	12	7	4	77	11	720
2019	Métis	33	25	25	8	8	58	17	10

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	65	22	9	4	0	87	4	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	37	11	3	3	83	6	640
2022	Métis	71	22	0	7	0	93	7	15
2020	Indigenous	50	19	6	13	13	69	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	35	9	4	0	86	5	700
2019	Indigenous	39	35	13	4	9	74	13	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	45	39	9	6	2	84	8	730
2019	Métis	38	38	8	8	8	77	15	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	13	42	18	4	24	0	55	28	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	33	33	20	9	5	0	66	15	640
2022	Métis	7	40	14	7	31	0	48	38	15
2020	Indigenous	31	44	6	6	6	6	80	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	37	20	10	4	0	65	14	690
2019	Indigenous	55	32	9	5	0	0	86	5	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	34	35	18	9	3	0	70	12	725
2019	Métis	42	33	17	8	0	0	75	8	10

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
2022	Indigenous	9	20	33	17	13	0	8	33	32	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	22	39	20	11	1	2	31	28	635
2022	Métis	7	11	39	29	0	0	14	34	21	15
2020	Indigenous	13	25	38	19	0	6	0	20	40	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	6	19	41	23	10	1	1	33	25	700
2019	Indigenous	13	30	17	30	4	4	0	36	45	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	7	20	38	23	10	0	1	34	28	730
2019	Métis	23	38	8	23	0	8	0	25	67	15

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
2022	Indigenous	20	14	31	17	14	0	4	33	35	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	23	35	17	9	1	2	27	36	635
2022	Métis	18	8	44	14	9	0	7	25	28	15
2020	Indigenous	19	25	38	6	6	6	0	13	47	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	14	23	35	18	8	1	1	27	38	695
2019	Indigenous	13	30	30	17	4	4	0	23	45	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	13	24	34	19	8	1	1	28	38	730
2019	Métis	23	38	31	8	0	0	0	8	62	15

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
2022	Indigenous	9	33	13	27	14	0	4	43	43	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	15	36	26	14	1	2	42	21	640
2022	Métis	8	38	8	39	0	0	8	42	49	10
2020	Indigenous	0	31	44	13	0	6	6	14	36	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	7	13	37	29	12	1	1	42	20	690
2019	Indigenous	4	26	26	35	9	0	0	43	30	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	4	11	37	32	16	0	1	48	14	730
2019	Métis	8	31	23	38	0	0	0	38	38	15

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
2022	Indigenous	18	32	21	11	18	0	0	29	49	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	23	28	20	12	2	2	33	38	635
2022	Métis	21	38	15	11	16	0	0	26	59	15
2020	Indigenous	0	40	20	20	7	13	0	31	46	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	13	21	31	23	10	1	1	34	34	700
2019	Indigenous	22	9	35	17	13	4	0	32	32	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	14	22	27	20	13	1	2	34	38	730
2019	Métis	38	8	31	15	0	8	0	17	50	15

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
2022	Indigenous	4	19	27	32	18	0	0	50	23	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	18	27	24	13	3	6	41	30	635
2022	Métis	7	7	38	32	16	0	0	48	14	15
2020	Indigenous	6	25	13	25	19	13	0	50	36	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	5	13	27	34	16	2	3	53	19	695
2019	Indigenous	26	9	13	43	9	0	0	52	35	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	7	16	26	29	18	2	3	49	23	730
2019	Métis	38	15	0	38	8	0	0	46	54	15

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
2022	Indigenous	19	13	27	19	13	0	8	35	35	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	17	39	19	10	2	2	30	29	640
2022	Métis	8	22	31	18	7	0	14	29	35	15
2020	Indigenous	7	40	13	27	7	7	0	36	50	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	12	18	37	21	10	2	1	32	31	695
2019	Indigenous	26	9	30	22	4	9	0	29	38	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	12	20	34	21	10	1	1	32	32	725
2019	Métis	46	0	38	15	0	0	0	15	46	15

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
2022	Indigenous	20	22	22	22	15	0	0	37	41	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	15	32	25	18	1	3	45	22	640
2022	Métis	17	22	21	15	25	0	0	40	39	15
2020	Indigenous	6	13	31	31	13	6	0	47	20	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	3	8	34	36	16	1	1	54	12	700
2019	Indigenous	26	9	35	17	9	4	0	27	36	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	9	19	34	22	14	0	1	37	29	730
2019	Métis	46	8	31	8	8	0	0	15	54	15

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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
2022	Indigenous	40	36	4	6	0	4	9	88	7	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	31	15	7	5	5	7	70	13	640
2022	Métis	30	30	7	11	0	7	15	77	14	15
2020	Indigenous	19	31	19	13	19	0	0	50	31	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	30	30	17	10	6	5	3	65	17	695
2019	Indigenous	30	17	17	22	9	0	4	50	32	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	27	31	14	12	8	5	2	63	22	730
2019	Métis	15	15	15	31	15	0	8	33	50	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	58	29	9	4	0	0	87	4	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	56	26	6	7	4	0	83	11	640
2022	Métis	51	35	14	0	0	0	86	0	15
2020	Indigenous	25	19	31	13	13	0	44	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	29	8	9	5	1	79	13	695
2019	Indigenous	43	13	13	13	13	4	59	27	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	27	9	11	6	0	74	17	730
2019	Métis	31	23	15	15	15	0	54	31	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	68	28	4	0	0	96	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	29	4	6	2	88	8	640
2022	Métis	62	38	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Indigenous	31	19	25	19	6	50	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	29	7	8	2	83	10	695
2019	Indigenous	30	43	13	9	4	74	13	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	34	6	11	3	80	14	730
2019	Métis	31	38	15	15	0	69	15	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	51	36	13	0	0	0	87	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	50	36	7	5	2	0	86	7	640
2022	Métis	48	38	14	0	0	0	86	0	15
2020	Indigenous	27	27	27	13	7	0	53	20	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	35	9	5	2	1	84	7	685
2019	Indigenous	39	30	17	4	9	0	70	13	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	43	39	10	5	2	0	83	7	730
2019	Métis	31	38	15	8	8	0	69	15	15

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
2022	Indigenous	52	17	0	8	5	14	4	84	16	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	46	28	10	4	4	4	5	81	8	640
2022	Métis	57	14	0	7	8	8	7	83	17	15

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
2022	Indigenous	50	17	0	9	10	4	11	78	22	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	44	27	10	6	3	5	4	79	10	640
2022	Métis	53	7	0	15	8	0	18	73	27	15

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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
2022	Indigenous	68	9	9	4	6	0	4	80	11	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	26	8	2	2	1	3	88	4	640
2022	Métis	60	8	14	0	11	0	7	73	12	15
2020	Indigenous	38	31	13	0	13	0	6	73	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	26	9	2	1	1	1	88	3	700
2019	Indigenous	43	22	30	0	0	0	4	68	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	56	26	10	3	2	1	2	84	5	735
2019	Métis	46	31	15	0	0	0	8	83	0	15

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
2022	Indigenous	63	27	4	0	6	0	0	89	6	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	30	13	6	3	0	0	78	9	640
2022	Métis	52	31	7	0	11	0	0	82	11	15
2020	Indigenous	38	25	13	19	6	0	0	63	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	33	8	6	4	0	0	82	10	695
2019	Indigenous	43	35	13	4	4	0	0	78	9	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	47	26	10	10	6	1	1	74	15	730
2019	Métis	38	38	15	0	8	0	0	77	8	15

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
2022	Indigenous	53	28	9	4	6	0	0	81	11	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	23	10	4	4	1	1	82	7	640
2022	Métis	44	32	7	7	11	0	0	76	18	15
2020	Indigenous	38	6	25	13	13	0	6	47	27	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	56	23	10	4	3	2	2	82	7	700

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
2022	Indigenous	59	22	8	4	6	0	0	81	11	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	51	30	8	6	3	0	1	82	9	640
2022	Métis	46	22	14	7	11	0	0	69	18	15
2020	Indigenous	31	25	19	0	25	0	0	56	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	29	8	4	3	1	1	85	7	700
2019	Indigenous	30	30	22	13	4	0	0	61	17	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	50	25	10	9	5	1	0	76	13	725
2019	Métis	23	38	8	23	8	0	0	62	31	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	69	25	0	6	0	0	94	6	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	77	16	3	1	1	1	95	2	640
2022	Métis	62	28	0	9	0	0	91	9	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	60	25	0	9	6	0	84	16	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	58	25	8	5	3	0	84	8	640
2022	Métis	62	21	0	7	11	0	82	18	15
2020	Indigenous	50	31	6	13	0	0	81	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	63	24	5	4	3	1	88	7	700
2019	Indigenous	61	9	17	9	4	0	70	13	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	53	25	9	7	5	1	79	12	730
2019	Métis	62	8	8	15	8	0	69	23	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	81	13	0	0	0	6	100	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	82	8	4	2	1	3	93	3	640
2022	Métis	83	7	0	0	0	11	100	0	15
2019	Indigenous	65	22	9	0	0	4	91	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	77	10	5	1	2	4	91	4	725
2019	Métis	54	31	8	0	0	8	92	0	15

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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
2022	Indigenous	47	26	5	9	5	9	0	79	15	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	40	34	12	9	3	3	0	76	12	640
2022	Métis	57	28	0	8	0	8	0	92	8	15
2020	Indigenous	20	47	7	7	13	7	0	71	21	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	32	12	9	2	5	0	76	11	700
2019	Indigenous	26	26	35	0	9	0	4	55	9	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	29	33	16	12	6	4	0	65	18	730
2019	Métis	23	38	23	0	15	0	0	62	15	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	36	33	9	17	5	0	69	22	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	37	14	9	4	1	72	13	640
2022	Métis	39	25	15	21	0	0	64	21	15
2020	Indigenous	13	44	19	6	13	6	60	20	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	34	35	16	10	4	1	70	14	700
2019	Indigenous	18	32	36	5	9	0	50	14	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	24	34	17	15	7	2	60	23	730
2019	Métis	8	33	33	8	17	0	42	25	10

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	40	20	13	13	5	9	66	20	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	25	39	17	12	5	3	65	17	640
2022	Métis	46	17	22	15	0	0	64	15	15
2020	Indigenous	6	38	19	31	6	0	44	38	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	32	20	12	5	2	62	18	695
2019	Indigenous	13	26	22	26	9	4	41	36	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	18	29	24	16	8	4	50	25	730
2019	Métis	8	23	15	31	15	8	33	50	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	32	31	4	13	12	9	69	27	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	39	15	9	5	1	71	14	640
2022	Métis	39	28	7	15	11	0	68	25	15
2020	Indigenous	19	25	31	19	6	0	44	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	39	15	10	3	1	72	14	700
2019	Indigenous	17	26	30	22	0	4	45	23	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	22	34	18	17	8	2	56	25	735
2019	Métis	8	31	23	31	0	8	42	33	15

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
2022	Indigenous	42	22	19	4	4	9	0	71	9	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	32	24	7	2	2	1	65	10	640
2022	Métis	57	7	15	7	7	8	0	69	15	15
2020	Indigenous	19	31	25	6	6	6	6	57	14	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	32	32	21	8	2	4	1	68	10	700
2019	Indigenous	39	26	13	9	4	9	0	71	14	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	26	16	9	3	8	1	70	13	730
2019	Métis	38	15	8	15	8	15	0	64	27	15

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	50	36	4	11	0	85	11	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	41	9	3	1	88	4	640
2022	Métis	47	37	7	9	0	84	9	15
2020	Indigenous	50	19	31	0	0	69	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	39	11	3	1	85	4	700
2019	Indigenous	35	43	13	9	0	78	9	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	39	12	7	2	80	9	730
2019	Métis	31	46	8	15	0	77	15	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	45	19	13	18	5	0	64	23	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	22	37	19	16	5	1	60	21	640
2022	Métis	47	16	14	15	8	0	63	22	15
2020	Indigenous	13	44	19	19	6	0	56	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	25	40	16	15	2	1	66	17	695
2019	Indigenous	18	14	41	18	9	0	32	27	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	14	35	20	21	8	2	50	29	730

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
2022	Indigenous	42	27	8	0	18	5	0	73	19	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	44	34	12	5	2	2	1	81	7	640
2022	Métis	41	16	14	0	21	8	0	62	23	15
2020	Indigenous	38	13	13	6	25	6	0	53	33	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	32	13	7	4	2	1	75	11	700
2019	Indigenous	39	26	26	4	0	4	0	68	5	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	39	38	10	6	4	2	1	80	10	730
2019	Métis	15	38	31	8	0	8	0	58	8	15

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
2022	Indigenous	59	27	5	5	5	0	0	86	10	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	46	37	11	4	2	0	0	83	5	640
2022	Métis	54	30	8	8	0	0	0	85	8	15
2020	Indigenous	25	44	6	19	0	6	0	73	20	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	35	16	4	2	1	0	77	6	695
2019	Indigenous	26	30	22	9	4	4	4	62	14	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	36	38	15	7	3	1	0	75	10	725
2019	Métis	15	31	23	15	8	8	0	50	25	15

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
2022	Indigenous	32	19	8	10	18	8	5	58	32	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	24	28	17	10	6	9	5	61	19	640
2022	Métis	30	25	7	16	22	0	0	55	39	15
2020	Indigenous	25	13	25	13	13	13	0	43	29	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	23	23	20	13	9	9	3	52	25	700
2019	Indigenous	26	13	26	26	9	0	0	39	35	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	21	25	20	14	12	7	2	51	28	730
2019	Métis	8	8	23	46	15	0	0	15	62	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	44	29	4	5	14	4	76	19	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	39	13	10	7	1	70	17	640
2022	Métis	44	27	7	8	15	0	71	22	15
2020	Indigenous	6	38	25	25	0	6	47	27	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	29	33	17	13	7	1	63	20	695
2019	Indigenous	17	43	17	9	13	0	61	22	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	27	35	15	14	8	1	63	22	735
2019	Métis	8	46	15	15	15	0	54	31	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	42	40	18	0	0	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	51	25	11	5	4	0	5	640
2022	Métis	48	45	8	0	0	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	19	31	19	19	13	0	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	26	12	6	2	0	5	700
2019	Indigenous	61	26	4	4	0	4	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	58	23	11	3	1	1	3	735
2019	Métis	62	31	8	0	0	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	73	5	4	4	5	5	4	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	75	8	4	2	3	2	6	640
2022	Métis	71	8	7	0	0	8	7	15
2020	Indigenous	56	13	13	13	0	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	74	8	5	2	2	4	4	700
2019	Indigenous	52	13	9	4	9	0	13	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	74	8	4	3	2	5	3	730
2019	Métis	46	8	8	8	8	0	23	15

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
2022	Indigenous	23	34	4	4	30	0	4	60	36	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	22	30	13	16	15	1	4	55	32	640
2022	Métis	23	29	7	7	34	0	0	52	41	15
2020	Indigenous	13	19	25	13	31	0	0	31	44	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	18	25	20	17	15	2	3	45	34	700
2019	Indigenous	17	22	17	13	30	0	0	39	43	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	19	23	16	18	20	2	2	44	40	735
2019	Métis	8	31	8	15	38	0	0	38	54	15

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
2022	Indigenous	31	36	11	13	5	4	0	70	19	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	29	42	16	7	3	2	1	74	10	640
2022	Métis	37	31	18	14	0	0	0	68	14	15
2020	Indigenous	31	25	13	25	6	0	0	56	31	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	28	45	17	6	2	2	0	74	8	700
2019	Indigenous	30	26	26	0	13	4	0	59	14	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	25	42	17	10	4	2	0	69	14	730
2019	Métis	23	31	31	0	15	0	0	54	15	15

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
2022	Indigenous	46	26	9	6	5	5	4	79	12	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	39	11	4	2	1	0	83	6	640
2022	Métis	48	29	0	9	0	8	7	89	11	15
2020	Indigenous	25	31	19	25	0	0	0	56	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	40	11	5	1	1	0	82	7	695
2019	Indigenous	30	26	26	13	4	0	0	57	17	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	38	40	12	6	2	2	0	80	8	730
2019	Métis	15	31	23	23	8	0	0	46	31	15

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
2022	Indigenous	59	19	0	4	5	9	5	89	11	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	36	9	3	1	4	0	86	4	640
2022	Métis	54	23	0	7	0	8	8	92	8	15
2020	Indigenous	31	38	19	0	6	0	6	73	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	54	31	8	5	1	1	0	86	6	700
2019	Indigenous	39	26	13	13	4	4	0	68	18	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	46	33	13	3	1	4	0	83	4	730
2019	Métis	31	23	15	15	8	8	0	58	25	15

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
2022	Indigenous	46	31	13	5	0	0	5	81	5	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	42	30	17	3	1	7	1	77	5	640
2022	Métis	55	30	8	0	0	0	8	92	0	15
2020	Indigenous	25	31	31	6	0	0	6	60	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	30	7	2	1	2	0	90	3	695

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
2022	Indigenous	50	17	8	6	14	4	0	70	22	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	46	30	9	5	2	4	4	83	8	640
2022	Métis	53	7	14	11	15	0	0	60	26	15
2020	Indigenous	31	19	25	19	6	0	0	50	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	49	27	9	5	3	4	2	82	9	700

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
2022	Indigenous	9	14	13	13	43	0	9	61	26	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	2	6	11	7	46	4	23	74	11	640
2022	Métis	7	8	21	14	50	0	0	64	15	15

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
2022	Indigenous	32	18	13	0	16	17	4	63	20	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	18	18	17	4	2	37	4	60	11	640
2022	Métis	39	14	14	0	19	7	7	62	22	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	63	32	0	0	5	95	5	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	59	30	5	4	2	89	6	640
2022	Métis	61	39	0	0	0	100	0	15
2020	Indigenous	44	25	6	13	13	69	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	59	30	6	3	1	90	4	700
2019	Indigenous	39	30	17	9	4	70	13	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	35	9	3	2	86	5	730
2019	Métis	31	38	8	15	8	69	23	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	69	22	4	5	0	0	91	5	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	54	30	9	4	3	0	85	6	640
2022	Métis	70	23	7	0	0	0	93	0	15
2020	Indigenous	50	25	13	0	13	0	75	13	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	50	32	13	3	1	0	83	5	700
2019	Indigenous	41	32	18	0	9	0	73	9	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	44	31	15	6	3	1	76	9	730
2019	Métis	33	33	17	0	17	0	67	17	10

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	60	21	9	5	5	81	10	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	51	33	9	4	3	84	7	640
2022	Métis	57	21	15	8	0	78	8	15
2020	Indigenous	53	20	7	7	13	73	20	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	35	12	4	1	83	5	690
2019	Indigenous	39	30	22	0	9	70	9	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	40	36	12	9	2	76	11	730
2019	Métis	31	31	23	0	15	62	15	15

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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
2022	Indigenous	64	14	5	8	9	0	0	78	17	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	26	12	8	4	2	0	75	12	640
2022	Métis	71	7	8	7	7	0	0	79	14	15
2020	Indigenous	50	19	6	0	25	0	0	69	25	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	42	27	18	7	4	1	1	70	11	700
2019	Indigenous	39	17	26	13	4	0	0	57	17	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	35	27	17	12	6	3	0	64	18	735
2019	Métis	38	15	15	23	8	0	0	54	31	15

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
2022	Indigenous	40	42	19	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	33	39	28	640
2022	Métis	39	53	8	15
2020	Indigenous	19	38	44	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	22	43	35	700
2019	Indigenous	48	17	35	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	28	38	34	735
2019	Métis	77	8	15	15

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
2022	Non-Indigenous	19	41	23	5	10	3	205
2019	Indigenous	9	36	18	9	18	9	10
2019	Non-Indigenous	15	18	40	7	16	5	200

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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
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	640
2019	Indigenous	23	77	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	11	89	730

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	50	50	55

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	56	44	55

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	94	55

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
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	55

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	55

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	55

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	91	55

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	25	75	55

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	32	68	55

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	50	50	55

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	32	68	55

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	27	73	55

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	49	51	55

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	27	73	55

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	55

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	3	97	55

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	3	97	55

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	57	43	55

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	55

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	17	83	55

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
2022	Non-Indigenous	38	62	55

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	55

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	21	79	55

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	80	55

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	55

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	3	97	55

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	80	55

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	85	55

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	80	55

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	50

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	23	77	50

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	50

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	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	Non-Indigenous	7	93	50

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	50

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	91	50

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	85	50

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	50

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
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	69	50

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	50

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
2022	Non-Indigenous	48	52	50

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	Non-Indigenous	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
2022	Non-Indigenous	51	49	50

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	9	91	50

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
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	17	13	4	3	33	10	65	13	640
2020	Indigenous	13	19	19	0	19	25	6	45	27	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	19	17	14	7	5	29	8	58	20	695
2019	Indigenous	22	9	22	13	9	22	4	41	29	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	19	16	17	10	8	24	7	50	26	730
2019	Métis	15	8	8	23	15	23	8	33	56	15

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
2022	Indigenous	45	30	0	10	10	4	0	79	21	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	44	34	10	4	2	5	1	83	6	640
2022	Métis	40	28	0	17	8	7	0	73	27	15
2020	Indigenous	19	38	13	0	19	6	6	64	21	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	40	31	14	5	3	6	1	76	9	700
2019	Indigenous	30	17	22	22	0	9	0	52	24	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	35	30	15	8	4	7	1	71	13	730
2019	Métis	23	15	15	38	0	8	0	42	42	15

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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
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	94	640
2022	Métis	0	100	15

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	69	40

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	81	19	40

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	96	40

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	40

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	40

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	40

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	40

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	21	79	40

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	25	75	40

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	10	90	40

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	6	94	40

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

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	69	40

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	40

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	40

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	89	40

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	18	82	40

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	Non-Indigenous	5	95	40

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	40

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	40

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
2022	Non-Indigenous	42	58	40

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	Non-Indigenous	6	94	40

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	40

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	16	84	40

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	8	92	40

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	2	98	40

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	18	82	40

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	13	87	40

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
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	64	40

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	Non-Indigenous	8	92	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	Non-Indigenous	16	84	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
2022	Non-Indigenous	5	95	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
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	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
2022	Non-Indigenous	0	100	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	Non-Indigenous	0	100	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	Non-Indigenous	11	89	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	Non-Indigenous	11	89	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	Non-Indigenous	10	90	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
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	53	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	Non-Indigenous	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
2022	Non-Indigenous	44	56	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
2022	Non-Indigenous	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
2022	Non-Indigenous	71	29	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	Non-Indigenous	10	90	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
2022	Indigenous	28	22	14	5	5	22	4	69	13	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	21	16	13	3	3	36	8	67	10	640
2020	Indigenous	0	19	31	13	0	25	13	30	20	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	22	17	14	4	3	32	8	64	13	700
2019	Indigenous	22	9	13	4	9	39	4	54	23	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	23	15	16	4	3	29	9	62	12	730
2019	Métis	15	15	8	8	15	31	8	50	38	15

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
2022	Indigenous	50	36	0	0	10	5	0	90	10	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	42	35	10	3	2	7	1	84	6	640
2022	Métis	47	38	0	0	8	8	0	92	8	15
2020	Indigenous	6	50	13	19	0	6	6	64	21	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	44	31	10	6	2	7	1	81	8	695
2019	Indigenous	35	22	17	9	4	13	0	65	15	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	41	26	14	4	2	10	2	76	8	730
2019	Métis	23	23	15	15	8	15	0	55	27	15

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Stress and Well-Being

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	59	10	12	5	14	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	47	26	12	7	7	2	640
2022	Métis	69	0	7	8	16	0	15
2020	Indigenous	50	19	13	19	0	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	59	24	10	4	2	1	695
2019	Indigenous	39	48	4	9	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	24	13	7	4	1	725
2019	Métis	31	46	8	15	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	21	20	31	13	14	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	12	27	28	17	15	0	1	640
2022	Métis	22	19	29	7	24	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	6	19	44	13	13	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	16	25	28	18	12	0	0	700
2019	Indigenous	13	35	22	13	9	0	9	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	18	33	24	14	10	1	0	730
2019	Métis	8	23	38	8	15	0	8	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	22	25	33	9	10	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	21	36	23	11	8	1	1	635
2022	Métis	16	43	24	0	18	0	0	10
2020	Indigenous	13	31	31	13	6	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	24	34	24	11	7	0	1	695
2019	Indigenous	22	57	9	9	4	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	35	20	9	5	1	1	730
2019	Métis	15	54	15	8	8	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	31	14	20	22	14	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	15	27	25	17	14	1	1	640
2022	Métis	15	8	32	21	23	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	6	38	19	19	13	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	21	27	23	15	12	1	1	695
2019	Indigenous	26	22	26	0	22	0	4	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	22	27	22	15	12	1	1	730
2019	Métis	8	23	38	0	23	0	8	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	47	27	4	0	18	0	4	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	37	31	17	6	7	0	2	640
2022	Métis	41	22	7	0	24	0	7	15
2020	Indigenous	44	25	13	6	0	6	6	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	29	17	7	6	0	2	690
2019	Indigenous	65	26	9	0	0	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	51	27	13	4	3	1	2	730
2019	Métis	62	23	15	0	0	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	38	19	21	13	8	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	36	26	20	8	8	0	0	635
2022	Métis	41	24	14	15	7	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	13	38	6	19	19	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	24	31	23	13	9	0	0	700
2019	Indigenous	39	35	13	9	4	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	33	16	8	6	1	1	730
2019	Métis	31	38	15	8	8	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	45	27	17	4	6	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	34	16	8	6	1	1	635
2022	Métis	46	22	15	7	11	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	31	44	6	13	0	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	36	35	18	7	2	1	1	690
2019	Indigenous	39	43	0	9	9	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	28	38	20	7	5	1	1	730
2019	Métis	46	31	0	8	15	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	31	17	29	23	0	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	26	33	21	12	7	1	1	640
2022	Métis	30	22	32	17	0	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	13	44	19	13	6	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	27	39	20	9	5	0	1	685
2019	Indigenous	26	39	13	9	13	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	25	36	20	11	6	0	1	730
2019	Métis	31	23	15	15	15	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	49	26	5	9	11	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	34	31	20	8	6	0	0	635
2022	Métis	61	15	0	7	18	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	19	44	19	13	0	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	33	20	10	3	0	1	690
2019	Indigenous	26	35	22	0	13	4	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	28	35	19	11	7	0	0	730
2019	Métis	31	31	23	0	15	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	54	21	14	0	11	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	45	26	14	7	7	1	1	640
2022	Métis	69	14	0	0	18	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	31	13	31	13	6	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	43	28	16	7	5	0	1	685
2019	Indigenous	48	13	17	13	9	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	42	26	17	7	8	1	0	730
2019	Métis	38	8	23	15	15	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	64	5	23	9	0	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	42	30	16	6	5	0	1	640
2022	Métis	69	8	23	0	0	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	6	44	13	19	13	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	22	30	26	16	6	0	1	685

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	32	27	14	13	13	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	30	37	18	9	6	0	1	640
2022	Métis	32	31	15	8	14	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	13	25	38	6	13	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	27	34	24	10	4	0	1	690
2019	Indigenous	36	23	27	0	14	0	0	20
2019	Non-Indigenous	37	34	18	7	3	1	1	725
2019	Métis	25	25	25	0	25	0	0	10

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	81	6	5	0	5	0	4	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	68	20	6	2	1	0	4	640
2022	Métis	84	9	0	0	0	0	7	15
2020	Indigenous	50	19	19	6	6	0	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	31	14	3	2	0	2	685
2019	Indigenous	43	43	0	9	4	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	62	22	10	3	2	1	1	725
2019	Métis	38	38	0	15	8	0	0	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	50	18	27	4	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	43	34	15	5	3	1	640
2022	Métis	55	15	24	7	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	25	50	19	0	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	39	39	14	5	2	1	690

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	67	19	10	0	0	0	4	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	79	9	2	1	2	1	5	640
2022	Métis	61	24	8	0	0	0	7	15
2020	Indigenous	63	19	6	0	6	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	77	10	4	2	2	1	4	685
2019	Indigenous	48	17	17	9	9	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	71	11	7	4	4	1	3	730
2019	Métis	46	23	23	0	8	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	86	14	0	0	0	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	66	21	8	3	1	0	1	640
2022	Métis	84	16	0	0	0	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	56	31	0	0	6	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	60	26	9	2	1	0	2	690
2019	Indigenous	43	26	26	0	4	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	49	30	12	5	3	0	1	725
2019	Métis	54	15	23	0	8	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	68	17	0	11	0	4	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	65	20	7	4	2	0	1	640
2022	Métis	69	7	0	18	0	7	0	15
2020	Indigenous	50	38	6	0	0	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	67	16	7	4	3	1	2	685
2019	Indigenous	48	22	13	9	9	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	59	19	10	4	5	0	2	725
2019	Métis	46	23	15	0	15	0	0	15

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	73	9	0	6	0	13	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	63	11	3	2	0	21	640
2022	Métis	69	7	0	9	0	15	15
2020	Indigenous	56	13	0	0	0	31	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	61	10	3	1	1	24	685
2019	Indigenous	52	9	0	0	0	39	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	55	11	4	2	1	27	725
2019	Métis	31	8	0	0	0	62	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	65	27	4	0	0	0	4	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	73	14	5	1	1	1	4	640
2022	Métis	55	31	7	0	0	0	7	15
2020	Indigenous	63	19	13	0	0	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	71	17	5	2	0	0	5	695
2019	Indigenous	70	17	0	0	0	0	13	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	68	17	6	2	1	0	6	730
2019	Métis	69	8	0	0	0	0	23	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	74	15	0	4	6	0	0	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	78	11	4	1	3	0	2	640
2022	Métis	65	17	0	7	11	0	0	15
2020	Indigenous	69	13	0	6	6	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	74	17	3	2	2	1	2	700
2019	Indigenous	61	22	4	0	13	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	70	14	6	4	3	1	2	730
2019	Métis	62	8	8	0	23	0	0	15

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	47	26	19	4	0	0	4	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	55	25	12	4	2	0	2	640
2022	Métis	55	21	17	0	0	0	7	15
2020	Indigenous	50	19	19	6	0	6	0	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	45	32	15	4	2	0	1	695
2019	Indigenous	57	26	13	4	0	0	0	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	59	26	10	2	1	0	2	725
2019	Métis	62	38	0	0	0	0	0	15

Question 74. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	9	27	45	9	10	0	35	19	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	33	38	15	4	0	44	18	640
2022	Métis	7	15	54	7	17	0	22	24	15
2020	Indigenous	6	19	44	13	13	6	27	27	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	11	36	36	14	3	0	47	17	700
2019	Indigenous	4	39	30	22	4	0	43	26	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	14	38	32	11	4	0	53	15	735
2019	Métis	0	38	31	23	8	0	38	31	15

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	14	22	37	18	9	27	36	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	21	41	22	9	31	28	640
2022	Métis	17	21	32	23	7	30	38	15
2020	Indigenous	7	20	53	13	7	20	27	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	10	21	42	21	6	27	31	690
2019	Indigenous	9	26	22	35	9	43	35	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	8	18	38	26	9	35	26	725
2019	Métis	15	23	23	31	8	38	38	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	60	12	10	10	0	9	79	11	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	49	36	10	3	0	1	86	4	640
2022	Métis	55	14	8	16	0	8	74	17	15
2020	Indigenous	50	25	13	6	0	6	80	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	35	5	2	0	1	93	2	700
2019	Indigenous	39	30	13	4	9	4	73	14	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	44	39	11	4	1	2	84	5	730
2019	Métis	23	38	8	8	15	8	67	25	15

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year	Demographic	Excellent (%)	Very good (%)	Good (%)	Fair (%)	Poor (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	16	21	35	13	16	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	11	29	39	18	4	640
2022	Métis	26	21	22	21	9	15

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
2022	Indigenous	53	27	8	6	0	5	0	84	7	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	62	22	7	4	2	2	2	88	6	640
2022	Métis	51	23	8	11	0	8	0	80	12	15
2020	Indigenous	56	13	19	6	0	6	0	73	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	57	23	10	4	2	3	1	84	5	695

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
2022	Indigenous	62	23	9	0	6	0	0	85	6	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	50	25	7	9	6	1	1	77	16	640
2022	Métis	51	31	8	0	11	0	0	81	11	15
2020	Indigenous	50	13	13	6	13	6	0	67	20	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	48	23	10	11	6	1	1	72	17	700

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
2022	Indigenous	67	19	0	4	6	0	4	89	11	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	60	27	5	4	2	1	1	88	6	640
2022	Métis	59	24	0	0	11	0	7	88	12	15
2020	Indigenous	38	31	13	13	6	0	0	69	19	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	24	8	6	3	0	0	83	9	700

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	38	26	4	14	10	9	70	26	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	35	42	11	8	3	1	78	11	640
2022	Métis	41	28	0	16	8	8	74	26	15
2020	Indigenous	44	13	13	0	19	13	64	21	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	41	34	14	7	3	2	77	10	700
2019	Indigenous	30	22	17	17	9	4	55	27	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	30	39	14	9	5	2	71	14	730
2019	Métis	23	23	8	23	15	8	50	42	15

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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	54	13	11	2	0	74	13	120
2020	Non-Indigenous	33	44	8	10	4	1	78	14	120
2019	Non-Indigenous	33	42	8	13	3	2	76	16	115

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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
2022	Indigenous	22	78	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	7	93	640
2022	Métis	21	79	15
2020	Indigenous	25	75	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	10	90	695
2019	Indigenous	13	87	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	13	87	730
2019	Métis	0	100	15

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
2022	Non-Indigenous	42	58	45

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	79	21	45

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	73	24	0	0	0	0	3	100	0	35

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
2022	Indigenous	73	9	5	13	0	0	0	82	13	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	53	28	7	3	1	3	5	88	4	640
2022	Métis	72	7	8	14	0	0	0	78	14	15
2020	Indigenous	38	38	13	6	0	6	0	80	7	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	55	26	8	3	2	3	4	87	5	695

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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
2022	Indigenous	21	74	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	4	80	640
2022	Métis	27	73	15
2020	Indigenous	19	63	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	8	76	700

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	44	56	25

Question 91. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	31	37	7	7	14	0	4	71	21	30

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2022	Non-Indigenous	20	5	6	6	23	8	32	41	48	30

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 (%)	Total responses
2022	Indigenous	58	4	4	15	0	0	18	20
2022	Non-Indigenous	52	9	6	2	1	5	25	640
2022	Métis	61	0	0	25	0	0	14	15
2020	Indigenous	56	6	13	0	0	6	19	15
2020	Non-Indigenous	58	13	6	4	2	3	14	695
2019	Indigenous	57	17	22	0	0	0	4	25
2019	Non-Indigenous	59	14	8	5	4	2	9	730
2019	Métis	38	23	31	0	0	0	8	15

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission by Question 113. Do you identify as an Indigenous person?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources

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

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

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