2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Parks Canada by Question 101. Please indicate your occupational group. If you are in an acting position, specify the group of the action position. Occupational group and level - IS

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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Job

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 35 49 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 30
2022 IS 33 53 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 25
2022 IS-05 19 63 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 10
2020 IS 42 42 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 25

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 74 16 0 3 7 0 0 90 10 30

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 59 19 10 9 4 0 0 78 13 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 32 50 6 6 0 0 7 87 6 30
2022 IS 53 18 18 11 0 0 0 71 11 25
2022 IS-05 55 27 9 8 0 0 0 82 8 10
2020 IS 21 54 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 25
2019 IS 48 36 0 3 12 0 0 85 15 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 13 57 20 3 0 0 6 75 3 30
2022 IS 31 40 15 7 7 0 0 71 14 25
2022 IS-05 18 45 19 9 9 0 0 63 18 10
2020 IS 46 42 0 13 0 0 0 88 13 25
2019 IS 24 52 6 12 3 3 0 78 16 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 39 35 17 6 0 0 3 77 6 30
2022 IS 44 35 11 3 0 0 7 85 4 25
2022 IS-05 45 28 9 0 0 0 17 89 0 10
2020 IS 42 46 0 8 0 0 4 91 9 25
2019 IS 56 31 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 58 18 4 13 0 0 7 82 14 30
2022 IS 46 40 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 25
2022 IS-05 27 47 17 9 0 0 0 74 9 10
2020 IS 50 41 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20
2019 IS 39 18 12 21 9 0 0 58 30 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 30 51 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 30
2022 IS 39 39 18 4 0 0 0 79 4 25
2022 IS-05 27 54 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2020 IS 25 50 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 25
2019 IS 24 39 21 15 0 0 0 64 15 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 39 50 8 4 0 0 0 89 4 30
2022 IS 48 26 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 25
2022 IS-05 46 17 9 19 9 0 0 63 28 10
2020 IS 46 50 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 IS 21 42 15 21 0 0 0 64 21 35

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 16 66 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 30
2022 IS 48 38 3 11 0 0 0 86 11 25
2022 IS-05 45 28 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 10
2020 IS 38 54 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2019 IS 21 42 12 21 3 0 0 64 24 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 40 38 19 3 0 0 0 79 3 30
2022 IS 55 35 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 25
2022 IS-05 54 28 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 10
2020 IS 58 33 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 IS 42 42 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 35

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 36 52 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 30
2022 IS 44 38 11 7 0 0 0 82 7 25
2022 IS-05 54 10 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2020 IS 46 38 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25
2019 IS 27 45 15 6 6 0 0 73 12 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 33 54 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30
2022 IS 58 31 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 25
2022 IS-05 62 29 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 IS 50 33 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 25
2019 IS 52 27 18 3 0 0 0 79 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 27 29 33 11 0 0 0 56 11 30
2022 IS 41 34 21 3 0 0 0 75 3 25
2022 IS-05 46 36 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 IS 50 38 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2019 IS 27 55 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 39 22 19 19 0 0 0 62 19 30
2022 IS 58 28 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 25
2022 IS-05 64 19 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 IS 63 21 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 25
2019 IS 30 33 18 15 0 0 3 66 16 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 32 43 10 16 0 0 0 75 16 30
2022 IS 44 42 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 25
2022 IS-05 45 37 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 IS 38 50 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 25
2019 IS 33 55 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 35

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 34 54 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 30
2022 IS 56 26 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 25
2022 IS-05 54 37 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 IS 33 46 13 8 0 0 0 79 8 25
2019 IS 36 39 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 33 40 21 0 6 0 0 73 6 30
2022 IS 23 60 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 25
2022 IS-05 10 54 18 18 0 0 0 64 18 10
2020 IS 29 50 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 25
2019 IS 48 15 9 12 15 0 0 64 27 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 10 32 42 10 7 0 0 17 41 30
2022 IS 3 34 36 14 12 0 0 26 37 25
2022 IS-05 0 54 36 0 10 0 0 10 54 10
2020 IS 8 17 46 17 13 0 0 29 25 25
2019 IS 12 18 39 21 9 0 0 30 30 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 37 29 24 4 6 0 0 10 66 30
2022 IS 22 27 24 16 11 0 0 27 49 25
2022 IS-05 27 18 26 19 9 0 0 28 46 10
2020 IS 8 8 50 29 4 0 0 33 17 25
2019 IS 18 21 24 24 9 3 0 34 41 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 3 37 36 21 3 0 0 24 40 30
2022 IS 7 31 41 14 7 0 0 22 38 25
2022 IS-05 18 36 36 0 10 0 0 10 54 10
2020 IS 13 17 38 25 8 0 0 33 29 25
2019 IS 16 25 25 22 13 0 0 34 41 30

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 28 29 23 10 10 0 0 21 57 30
2022 IS 20 15 28 19 18 0 0 37 34 25
2022 IS-05 36 19 18 9 19 0 0 27 55 10
2020 IS 17 8 46 13 13 0 4 26 26 25
2019 IS 31 19 13 19 19 0 0 38 50 30

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 9 29 39 7 17 0 0 23 38 30
2022 IS 7 29 21 11 22 3 7 37 40 25
2022 IS-05 8 19 36 9 19 0 9 31 30 10
2020 IS 4 25 17 38 13 0 4 52 30 25
2019 IS 6 27 33 18 15 0 0 33 33 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 15 35 23 10 17 0 0 27 50 30
2022 IS 7 19 31 24 19 0 0 43 26 25
2022 IS-05 9 19 34 19 19 0 0 38 28 10
2020 IS 0 8 50 25 17 0 0 42 8 25
2019 IS 19 19 16 25 13 6 3 41 41 30

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 0 19 20 40 21 0 0 60 19 30
2022 IS 0 8 21 43 28 0 0 71 8 25
2022 IS-05 0 0 26 45 29 0 0 74 0 10
2020 IS 4 8 46 29 13 0 0 42 13 25
2019 IS 6 13 47 19 16 0 0 34 19 30
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 26 42 15 0 0 4 12 82 0 30
2022 IS 56 27 7 0 0 7 3 92 0 25
2022 IS-05 55 18 9 0 0 9 8 89 0 10
2020 IS 21 33 25 4 4 4 8 62 10 25
2019 IS 18 42 12 21 6 0 0 61 27 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 54 37 6 3 0 0 0 92 3 30
2022 IS 64 25 7 3 0 0 0 89 3 25
2022 IS-05 64 9 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2020 IS 33 46 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 25
2019 IS 18 36 15 12 18 0 0 55 30 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 30
2022 IS 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 IS-05 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 50 42 4 0 4 0 0 92 4 25
2019 IS 39 42 3 15 0 0 0 82 15 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 51 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 30
2022 IS 64 32 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25
2022 IS-05 54 37 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 IS 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 IS 45 39 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 35 34 11 3 0 11 6 84 4 30
2022 IS 44 31 7 4 4 10 0 84 8 25
2022 IS-05 46 19 0 9 0 26 0 87 13 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 37 34 6 0 0 13 10 92 0 30
2022 IS 44 20 11 11 0 14 0 74 13 25
2022 IS-05 37 28 0 9 0 26 0 87 13 10
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 57 36 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 30
2022 IS 82 7 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 25
2022 IS-05 82 9 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 IS 71 17 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2019 IS 44 34 13 3 3 3 0 81 6 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 49 43 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 30
2022 IS 61 17 14 7 0 0 0 78 7 25
2022 IS-05 55 18 18 9 0 0 0 72 9 10
2020 IS 58 38 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 IS 27 33 21 15 3 0 0 61 18 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 49 35 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 30
2022 IS 65 22 6 4 0 3 0 89 4 25
2022 IS-05 73 0 8 9 0 9 0 81 10 10
2020 IS 88 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 70 27 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 30
2022 IS 68 22 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 25
2022 IS-05 63 28 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2020 IS 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 IS 33 55 0 9 3 0 0 88 12 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 81 16 0 0 0 0 3 100 0 30
2022 IS 82 11 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2022 IS-05 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 55 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 30
2022 IS 68 21 3 7 0 0 0 89 7 25
2022 IS-05 63 19 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 10
2020 IS 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2019 IS 45 30 3 15 6 0 0 76 21 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 90 6 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 30
2022 IS 90 3 0 3 0 4 0 96 4 25
2022 IS-05 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 IS 91 6 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 35
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 29 28 20 10 0 14 0 66 11 30
2022 IS 52 27 14 4 0 4 0 82 4 25
2022 IS-05 46 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2020 IS 33 42 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 25
2019 IS 30 39 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 17 18 33 5 19 7 0 38 27 30
2022 IS 30 51 16 0 4 0 0 81 4 25
2022 IS-05 27 46 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 10
2020 IS 38 29 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 25
2019 IS 30 42 6 12 9 0 0 73 21 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 14 15 22 22 17 11 0 33 43 30
2022 IS 19 48 16 11 0 7 0 71 12 25
2022 IS-05 27 37 9 19 0 9 0 70 21 10
2020 IS 29 29 17 17 4 4 0 61 22 25
2019 IS 24 30 24 9 9 3 0 56 19 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 13 32 26 16 13 0 0 45 29 30
2022 IS 22 55 20 0 4 0 0 77 4 25
2022 IS-05 18 54 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 10
2020 IS 29 42 13 13 4 0 0 71 17 25
2019 IS 21 24 18 18 12 6 0 48 32 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 58 31 4 3 0 4 0 92 4 30
2022 IS 36 39 21 4 0 0 0 76 4 25
2022 IS-05 36 54 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2020 IS 54 25 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 25
2019 IS 53 22 16 3 3 3 0 77 6 30
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 10 48 23 15 0 4 0 60 15 30
2022 IS 37 55 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2022 IS-05 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 IS 46 50 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 IS 33 45 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 6 13 34 26 20 0 0 20 46 30
2022 IS 23 36 17 20 0 3 0 61 21 25
2022 IS-05 8 46 27 19 0 0 0 55 19 10
2020 IS 29 38 17 17 0 0 0 67 17 25
2019 IS 21 30 27 15 3 0 3 53 19 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 26 30 13 10 10 11 0 63 22 30
2022 IS 34 23 17 22 0 3 0 59 23 25
2022 IS-05 38 26 0 36 0 0 0 64 36 10
2020 IS 25 33 29 8 4 0 0 58 13 25
2019 IS 39 30 18 9 0 3 0 72 9 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 36 32 19 10 0 4 0 70 10 30
2022 IS 45 36 16 4 0 0 0 81 4 25
2022 IS-05 46 27 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2020 IS 25 38 38 0 0 0 0 63 0 25
2019 IS 31 31 28 9 0 0 0 63 9 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 19 7 41 10 6 11 6 31 19 30
2022 IS 19 18 14 25 5 18 0 45 38 25
2022 IS-05 28 19 0 36 0 17 0 57 43 10
2020 IS 17 21 21 13 8 21 0 47 26 25
2019 IS 12 27 27 18 9 6 0 42 29 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 23 31 15 24 6 0 0 55 30 30
2022 IS 30 29 22 9 3 7 0 63 13 25
2022 IS-05 28 36 18 9 9 0 0 64 18 10
2020 IS 33 33 13 17 4 0 0 67 21 25
2019 IS 12 42 24 12 6 3 0 56 19 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 40 26 22 6 0 0 6 43 57 30
2022 IS 41 19 26 0 7 0 7 25
2022 IS-05 36 9 36 0 9 0 9 10
2020 IS 50 25 13 8 4 0 0 25
2019 IS 42 27 12 9 9 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 65 10 6 0 3 0 15 77 23 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 68 23 0 0 0 3 6 75 25 30
2022 IS 79 7 0 0 4 3 7 25
2022 IS-05 82 0 0 0 9 0 9 10
2020 IS 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 91 3 0 3 0 3 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 81 10 0 0 0 3 6 89 11 30

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 66 19 0 0 0 6 9 78 22 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 13 40 16 17 11 0 3 55 29 30
2022 IS 23 36 11 22 9 0 0 59 31 25
2022 IS-05 28 26 9 37 0 0 0 54 37 10
2020 IS 29 38 4 29 0 0 0 67 29 25
2019 IS 13 31 19 22 6 3 6 48 31 30

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 17 48 26 6 4 0 0 64 10 30
2022 IS 34 37 18 0 0 11 0 80 0 25
2022 IS-05 37 35 18 0 0 9 0 80 0 10
2020 IS 25 58 8 0 4 4 0 87 4 25
2019 IS 24 33 24 12 3 3 0 59 16 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 38 38 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 30
2022 IS 42 38 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 25
2022 IS-05 55 26 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 10
2020 IS 25 50 13 8 0 4 0 78 9 25
2019 IS 24 52 18 3 3 0 0 76 6 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 33 37 19 7 0 4 0 72 8 30
2022 IS 29 45 20 7 0 0 0 73 7 25
2022 IS-05 45 36 9 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2020 IS 25 33 17 13 8 4 0 61 22 25
2019 IS 45 33 9 6 0 6 0 84 6 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 23 29 24 0 4 18 3 66 5 30
2022 IS 34 11 29 4 4 17 0 55 9 25
2022 IS-05 26 20 18 9 9 18 0 56 23 10
2020 IS 13 38 17 21 4 8 0 55 27 25

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 38 28 17 4 0 10 3 76 4 30
2022 IS 41 31 10 11 0 7 0 78 12 25
2022 IS-05 46 19 8 9 0 18 0 79 11 10
2020 IS 30 35 17 13 0 4 0 68 14 25

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 3 3 7 3 32 3 48 74 12 30
2022 IS 0 4 7 7 62 0 20 86 5 25
2022 IS-05 0 9 0 0 63 0 27 87 13 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 4 26 39 0 0 31 0 44 0 30
2022 IS 4 8 37 0 0 49 4 24 0 25
2022 IS-05 0 8 27 0 0 55 9 24 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 55 35 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 30
2022 IS 59 30 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 25
2022 IS-05 45 28 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2020 IS 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2019 IS 55 36 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 49 45 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 30
2022 IS 57 22 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 25
2022 IS-05 39 30 20 10 0 0 0 69 10 10
2020 IS 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 IS 55 24 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 40 54 0 3 4 0 0 94 6 30
2022 IS 51 26 20 4 0 0 0 77 4 25
2022 IS-05 35 28 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2020 IS 61 35 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 25
2019 IS 55 21 12 12 0 0 0 76 12 35
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 58 32 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 30
2022 IS 72 21 3 0 4 0 0 93 4 25
2022 IS-05 64 27 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2020 IS 50 21 17 4 4 4 0 74 9 25
2019 IS 52 21 18 0 9 0 0 73 9 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 39 30 31 30
2022 IS 47 29 24 25
2022 IS-05 48 26 26 10
2020 IS 29 29 42 25
2019 IS 42 15 42 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other reason
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 17 57 9 0 8 9 10
2022 IS 24 48 8 0 9 12 10
2019 IS 15 46 15 8 0 15 15
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Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 IS 18 82 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 IS 0 29 13 4 13 38 4 50 29 25
2019 IS 15 30 9 3 6 30 6 71 14 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 16 36 26 4 0 15 4 64 4 30
2022 IS 19 45 22 0 4 11 0 71 4 25
2020 IS 8 42 13 13 4 21 0 63 21 25
2019 IS 33 27 27 6 0 6 0 65 6 35
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Discrimination

Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or group of people that deprives them of or limits their access to opportunities and advantages that are available to other members of society. The Canadian Human Rights Act sets out the following prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. 

Question 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
2020 IS 4 21 29 4 0 38 4 43 7 25
2019 IS 21 18 15 0 3 33 9 68 5 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 29 37 23 4 0 0 7 71 4 30
2022 IS 21 37 14 4 0 24 0 76 5 25
2020 IS 8 54 25 4 0 8 0 68 5 25
2019 IS 34 28 22 0 0 13 3 74 0 30
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Stress and Well-Being

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 37 18 31 4 7 0 3 38 62 30
2022 IS 38 29 11 4 15 0 3 25
2022 IS-05 36 28 9 0 19 0 9 10
2020 IS 25 29 33 4 8 0 0 25
2019 IS 9 30 21 15 24 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 13 34 29 6 15 0 3 14 86 30
2022 IS 11 26 38 11 14 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 10 8 37 18 27 0 0 10
2020 IS 13 38 25 17 8 0 0 25
2019 IS 16 25 22 13 25 0 0 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 20 33 15 15 16 0 0 20 80 30
2022 IS 19 23 33 14 11 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 10 8 55 8 18 0 0 10
2020 IS 9 61 9 17 4 0 0 25
2019 IS 22 25 13 22 19 0 0 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 11 25 25 13 22 0 3 11 89 30
2022 IS 26 26 26 12 11 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 19 19 36 8 19 0 0 10
2020 IS 29 38 13 13 8 0 0 25
2019 IS 16 16 16 23 29 0 0 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 30 43 6 6 12 0 3 31 69 30
2022 IS 35 29 14 11 7 0 4 25
2022 IS-05 19 17 37 18 9 0 0 10
2020 IS 38 33 13 13 4 0 0 25
2019 IS 31 28 9 16 16 0 0 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 26 20 18 9 0 3 25 75 30
2022 IS 30 28 20 18 3 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 19 27 17 37 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 17 50 21 4 8 0 0 25
2019 IS 24 30 6 12 27 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 24 23 22 17 12 0 3 24 76 30
2022 IS 37 31 18 14 0 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 27 27 19 27 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 48 22 13 9 9 0 0 25
2019 IS 30 39 15 9 6 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 14 25 33 15 9 0 3 14 86 30
2022 IS 22 40 20 14 3 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 19 44 19 18 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 26 52 9 13 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 27 39 21 12 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 20 26 29 9 6 0 10 22 78 30
2022 IS 51 11 23 11 3 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 55 10 17 18 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 39 48 13 0 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 21 24 39 12 3 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 46 21 19 11 0 0 3 47 53 30
2022 IS 52 25 14 9 0 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 46 27 27 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 61 35 4 0 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 42 30 12 9 6 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 38 51 4 0 4 0 3 40 60 30
2022 IS 48 28 21 3 0 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 54 27 9 9 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 22 22 22 17 17 0 0 25

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 20 46 21 3 6 0 3 21 79 30
2022 IS 41 21 27 11 0 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 46 18 36 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 35 39 13 13 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 39 36 15 9 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 48 29 10 10 0 0 3 49 51 30
2022 IS 75 21 4 0 0 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 39 39 17 4 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 70 18 9 3 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 51 43 0 3 4 0 0 51 49 30
2022 IS 63 15 22 0 0 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 63 18 18 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 39 22 22 13 4 0 0 25

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 75 13 0 0 0 0 12 85 15 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 72 9 10 0 0 3 6 79 21 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 91 6 0 0 0 0 3 94 6 30
2022 IS 80 15 0 0 0 0 5 25
2022 IS-05 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 83 13 0 4 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 73 12 12 3 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 77 23 30
2022 IS 80 11 9 0 0 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 57 30 9 4 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 77 20 3 0 0 0 0 77 23 30
2022 IS 89 7 4 0 0 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 81 9 9 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 47 19 25 6 3 0 0 30

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 56 3 6 0 3 0 31 82 18 30
2022 IS 62 11 4 0 0 0 24 25
2022 IS-05 53 8 9 0 0 0 29 10
2020 IS 61 9 0 4 0 0 26 25
2019 IS 67 6 0 0 0 0 27 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 68 23 9 0 0 0 0 68 32 30
2022 IS 91 4 0 0 0 5 0 25
2022 IS-05 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 88 8 4 0 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 76 9 3 0 0 0 12 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 64 10 14 0 9 0 3 65 35 30
2022 IS 80 4 16 0 0 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 83 13 0 4 0 0 0 25
2019 IS 79 3 6 0 6 0 6 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 43 32 9 3 7 0 6 46 54 30
2022 IS 36 33 26 5 0 0 0 25
2022 IS-05 45 27 28 0 0 0 0 10
2020 IS 42 42 8 4 4 0 0 25
2019 IS 52 30 15 0 0 3 0 35

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 14 21 50 9 6 0 0 35 15 30
2022 IS 19 19 45 14 4 0 0 38 18 25
2022 IS-05 19 9 45 18 9 0 0 28 27 10
2020 IS 4 42 42 8 4 0 0 46 13 25
2019 IS 6 24 42 18 6 3 0 31 25 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 3 25 48 13 11 0 0 24 28 30
2022 IS 4 18 39 24 15 0 0 40 22 25
2022 IS-05 9 27 45 8 10 0 0 19 37 10
2020 IS 8 17 46 8 21 0 0 29 25 25
2019 IS 15 30 30 15 9 0 0 24 45 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 33 48 6 10 3 0 0 81 13 30
2022 IS 45 37 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 25
2022 IS-05 35 37 18 9 0 0 0 73 9 10
2020 IS 33 54 4 8 0 0 0 88 8 25
2019 IS 24 48 21 3 3 0 0 73 6 35

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 10 23 50 16 0 30
2022 IS 14 32 40 14 0 25
2022 IS-05 8 36 37 19 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 75 18 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 30
2022 IS 68 22 7 4 0 0 0 90 4 25
2022 IS-05 72 10 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 10
2020 IS 58 29 13 0 0 0 0 88 0 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 70 20 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 30
2022 IS 46 29 7 11 8 0 0 74 18 25
2022 IS-05 45 27 9 9 9 0 0 72 18 10
2020 IS 50 21 13 8 8 0 0 71 17 25

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 63 24 6 4 0 0 3 90 4 30
2022 IS 57 25 11 0 4 0 3 85 4 25
2022 IS-05 45 37 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 10
2020 IS 63 17 13 0 4 0 4 83 4 25

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 34 38 15 6 6 0 0 72 12 30
2022 IS 44 37 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 25
2022 IS-05 36 27 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 10
2020 IS 33 38 25 4 0 0 0 71 4 25
2019 IS 18 30 24 18 9 0 0 48 27 35
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 10 90 30
2022 IS 0 100 25
2022 IS-05 0 100 10
2020 IS 9 91 25
2019 IS 15 85 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
2024 IS 52 32 0 7 0 9 0 92 8 30
2022 IS 44 38 4 3 0 7 3 92 4 25
2022 IS-05 64 27 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2020 IS 58 29 4 0 4 0 4 91 4 25
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 30 60 30
2022 IS 37 55 25
2022 IS-05 28 53 10
2020 IS 46 46 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 40 60 10
2020 IS 27 73 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 12 0 19 30 40 0 0 12 69 10
2020 IS 9 27 18 9 27 0 9 40 40 10

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 IS 0 0 32 19 50 0 0 0 68 10
2020 IS 0 36 18 9 36 0 0 36 45 10

Question 93. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your department or agency or the federal public service?

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 IS 32 26 25 0 3 7 7 38 62 30
2022 IS 39 11 15 11 9 0 15 25
2022 IS-05 46 8 18 18 9 0 0 10
2020 IS 29 13 25 8 13 0 13 25
2019 IS 21 27 30 3 12 0 6 35
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