2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Communications Security Establishment Canada by Question 108. In which province or territory do you work?

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

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

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

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
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 41 4 9 3 0 0 83 12 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 44 1 6 3 0 0 90 9 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 38 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2024 Outside of Canada 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 46 40 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 42 2 4 0 0 0 93 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 35 48 4 11 3 0 0 82 14 1560

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
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Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 69 14 5 5 4 0 3 86 10 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 12 3 2 1 0 2 94 3 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 6 7 7 8 0 0 78 15 15
2024 Outside of Canada 79 10 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 65 15 5 6 5 0 3 83 12 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 16 2 2 1 0 2 95 3 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 22 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 15
2024 Outside of Canada 69 10 11 0 10 0 0 79 10 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 29 6 13 8 0 0 72 21 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 20 3 9 7 0 5 80 17 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 24 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 71 18 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10
2022 National Capital Region 50 31 6 8 4 0 0 82 12 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 26 7 12 5 0 0 76 17 40
2020 National Capital Region 39 39 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 1555
2019 National Capital Region 43 33 5 13 5 0 0 77 18 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 35 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 43 10 4 6 0 0 80 10 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 24 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 52 29 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 45 36 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 37 4 12 2 0 0 82 14 40
2020 National Capital Region 43 36 10 9 2 0 0 79 12 1555
2019 National Capital Region 41 36 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 1665

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 28 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 41 3 8 0 0 0 88 8 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 39 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 61 28 4 4 2 0 1 90 6 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 25 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 55 30 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 1545
2019 National Capital Region 61 27 5 4 3 0 0 89 7 1660

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 58 25 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 27 12 8 1 0 0 78 9 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 63 25 5 5 3 0 0 88 7 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 23 2 7 4 0 0 86 11 40
2020 National Capital Region 62 24 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 1555
2019 National Capital Region 63 25 5 4 3 0 0 89 6 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 32 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 33 6 2 5 0 0 86 7 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 23 15 7 0 0 0 77 7 15
2024 Outside of Canada 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 53 33 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 36 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 50 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1560
2019 National Capital Region 52 33 7 5 3 0 0 86 7 1680

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 43 32 11 8 6 0 0 75 14 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 29 13 3 8 0 0 75 11 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 36 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 43 38 0 10 9 0 0 81 19 10
2022 National Capital Region 43 34 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 44 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 40
2020 National Capital Region 39 38 9 9 4 1 0 78 13 1560
2019 National Capital Region 37 37 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 1675

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 41 8 8 5 0 0 78 14 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 57 9 3 5 0 0 83 8 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 35 24 13 0 0 0 63 13 15
2024 Outside of Canada 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 36 42 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 42 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 40
2020 National Capital Region 33 43 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 1555
2019 National Capital Region 32 42 11 11 4 0 0 74 16 1665

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 58 30 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 44 1 10 2 0 0 87 12 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 50 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 15
2024 Outside of Canada 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 59 30 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 36 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 56 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1555
2019 National Capital Region 55 32 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1670

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 47 32 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 35 11 11 6 0 0 71 18 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 52 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 52 19 10 10 9 0 0 71 19 10
2022 National Capital Region 47 35 8 7 3 0 0 81 11 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 33 16 2 2 2 0 79 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 45 36 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1560
2019 National Capital Region 44 35 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 63 25 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 34 5 3 0 0 0 91 3 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 50 31 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 64 26 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 27 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 63 27 8 2 1 0 0 89 3 1555
2019 National Capital Region 63 27 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 1665

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 50 32 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 41 13 3 3 0 0 81 6 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 30 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 34 28 30 8 0 0 0 61 8 10
2022 National Capital Region 51 34 6 6 3 0 0 85 8 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 39 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 49 33 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 1550
2019 National Capital Region 45 35 8 7 4 0 0 81 12 1670

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 58 27 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 31 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 51 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 42 58 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 60 28 6 3 2 0 0 88 6 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 56 30 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1555
2019 National Capital Region 52 32 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 50 30 10 6 4 0 0 81 10 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 34 9 10 1 0 0 80 12 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 37 8 0 0 0 7 91 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 62 18 10 0 0 9 0 89 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 52 30 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 42 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 44 38 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1550
2019 National Capital Region 44 36 10 7 2 0 0 80 10 1650

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 56 30 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 29 12 1 2 0 0 85 3 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 50 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 50 41 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 57 30 8 3 1 0 0 87 5 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 38 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1560
2019 National Capital Region 57 31 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 45 30 14 6 4 0 1 75 11 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 35 4 3 4 0 1 88 7 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 6 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 42 32 14 6 5 0 1 74 11 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 37 13 2 4 0 0 80 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 40 33 15 6 5 0 0 73 11 1560
2019 National Capital Region 44 31 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 23 37 19 10 1 1 30 32 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 22 28 27 18 0 0 45 27 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 27 20 23 15 0 7 41 37 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 10 46 21 23 0 0 44 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 8 21 39 20 12 0 1 32 29 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 26 36 14 17 0 0 31 33 40
2020 National Capital Region 8 21 38 23 9 0 1 32 30 1560
2019 National Capital Region 8 22 36 24 9 1 0 33 30 1670

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 23 31 20 12 1 1 33 35 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 19 36 21 11 3 3 35 27 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 7 26 23 15 0 13 44 26 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 18 28 21 22 0 10 48 20 10
2022 National Capital Region 10 21 34 21 11 0 2 33 32 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 22 33 21 19 0 0 39 28 40
2020 National Capital Region 10 19 32 26 12 1 1 38 29 1555
2019 National Capital Region 10 22 32 21 13 1 1 34 33 1670

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 4 10 25 33 25 1 2 60 14 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 11 12 38 33 1 0 72 16 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 6 13 34 39 0 0 73 14 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 0 28 29 43 0 0 72 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 3 9 27 33 25 0 2 60 12 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 7 20 37 34 0 0 71 9 40
2020 National Capital Region 4 8 27 37 23 1 1 60 12 1550
2019 National Capital Region 3 10 27 35 24 0 1 60 13 1660

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 21 23 19 18 1 2 38 38 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 17 21 19 22 4 2 44 35 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 5 15 30 44 0 6 79 6 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 37 11 10 33 0 9 48 40 10
2022 National Capital Region 14 21 27 18 17 1 2 36 36 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 12 18 17 34 2 0 53 29 40
2020 National Capital Region 12 19 28 23 16 1 1 40 32 1560
2019 National Capital Region 12 21 28 20 17 1 1 38 34 1670

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 17 24 22 21 2 3 46 28 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 14 17 22 36 1 3 61 22 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 5 31 44 7 6 85 8 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 19 37 10 33 0 0 44 19 10
2022 National Capital Region 13 20 25 20 18 2 3 40 34 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 19 20 23 23 3 6 50 28 40
2020 National Capital Region 6 11 24 30 25 2 2 57 18 1555
2019 National Capital Region 9 16 26 26 20 2 1 47 26 1665

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 20 32 19 14 1 2 34 33 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 21 23 21 24 3 2 48 28 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 7 28 29 22 7 0 54 16 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 18 19 29 33 0 0 63 18 10
2022 National Capital Region 12 20 34 18 13 1 1 32 33 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 12 38 8 23 2 0 32 30 40
2020 National Capital Region 9 17 31 26 14 1 1 40 27 1550
2019 National Capital Region 10 19 34 22 13 1 1 36 29 1670

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 13 30 28 22 0 2 51 19 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 7 31 34 19 1 4 56 12 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15 5 37 43 0 0 80 15 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 0 19 39 41 0 0 81 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 5 10 29 33 21 0 2 55 15 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 15 27 32 24 0 0 56 17 40
2020 National Capital Region 6 14 33 31 16 0 1 47 20 1560
2019 National Capital Region 10 18 32 25 14 0 1 39 28 1675
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My Work Unit

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 31 11 8 5 4 4 74 14 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 37 8 4 6 7 7 78 13 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 37 0 14 0 13 0 84 16 15
2024 Outside of Canada 42 18 21 0 10 8 0 66 11 10
2022 National Capital Region 41 27 11 6 4 6 5 77 11 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 36 2 2 4 2 5 91 7 40
2020 National Capital Region 38 30 14 6 3 5 4 74 11 1555
2019 National Capital Region 39 29 12 8 3 4 4 74 13 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 61 24 6 6 3 0 0 85 10 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 30 4 8 3 0 0 84 11 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 61 18 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 66 22 4 4 3 1 0 88 7 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 34 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 59 24 7 7 3 1 0 84 10 1555
2019 National Capital Region 59 24 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 1665

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 64 24 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 29 2 1 3 0 0 94 4 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 86 6 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 61 28 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 70 22 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 25 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 67 25 3 4 1 0 0 92 5 1545
2019 National Capital Region 62 28 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 1670

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 60 29 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 33 6 1 5 0 0 88 6 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 24 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 52 29 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 65 26 5 2 1 1 0 92 3 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 38 0 2 0 2 0 98 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 59 31 6 3 1 1 0 90 4 1545
2019 National Capital Region 59 30 6 3 1 1 0 89 5 1670

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 22 9 5 4 5 4 80 10 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 27 7 3 4 7 5 84 8 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 44 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 57 22 6 3 3 4 4 86 7 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 21 2 0 2 5 5 95 3 40

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 21 11 5 5 5 5 77 11 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 19 7 8 3 7 5 80 12 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 38 0 0 0 6 7 100 0 15
2022 National Capital Region 56 22 7 4 2 5 4 86 6 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 20 2 0 2 2 5 95 3 40
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My Immediate Supervisor

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 69 22 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 16 16 5 1 0 2 78 6 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 22 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2024 Outside of Canada 82 8 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 70 20 5 2 1 0 1 92 3 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 28 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 65 21 7 3 1 1 2 89 4 1560
2019 National Capital Region 63 21 10 2 1 1 2 86 4 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 28 8 7 4 0 0 81 12 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 27 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 28 16 7 7 0 0 69 15 15
2024 Outside of Canada 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 51 28 10 6 4 0 0 80 11 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 26 9 0 2 0 0 89 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 49 30 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 1560
2019 National Capital Region 47 29 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 1680

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 65 19 7 4 3 1 1 86 7 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 16 9 2 6 1 0 84 7 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 8 8 0 7 7 0 84 8 15
2024 Outside of Canada 63 28 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 67 17 7 4 3 1 1 86 7 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 18 8 0 2 0 3 89 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 62 21 8 4 3 2 1 85 7 1555

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 60 24 6 5 3 0 1 85 9 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 25 5 3 2 0 2 90 4 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 21 24 7 0 0 0 68 7 15
2024 Outside of Canada 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 61 24 8 4 3 0 1 85 7 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 26 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 57 26 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 1560
2019 National Capital Region 53 28 8 8 3 0 0 81 11 1670

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 79 14 3 2 1 0 2 94 3 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 23 1 3 2 0 3 93 6 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 92 0 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 73 19 0 0 0 0 8 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 81 13 2 1 1 0 1 95 2 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 87 11 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 40

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 64 22 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 21 6 1 4 0 0 88 6 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 16 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 81 8 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 65 22 5 4 3 0 0 87 7 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 21 0 2 2 0 0 96 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 66 21 6 5 3 0 0 87 8 1565
2019 National Capital Region 57 25 8 6 3 0 0 82 10 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 82 7 3 2 2 0 3 93 4 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 88 8 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 86 7 0 0 0 7 0 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 83 6 2 2 3 0 4 93 5 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 89 6 0 0 2 0 3 98 2 40
2019 National Capital Region 79 8 4 3 3 0 3 90 6 1670
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Senior Management

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 28 12 7 5 7 0 74 14 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 25 7 8 4 9 0 79 13 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 43 7 0 0 7 0 92 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 52 28 0 0 9 10 0 90 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 43 29 11 5 3 9 0 78 10 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 29 6 2 2 3 0 90 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 46 27 11 6 3 7 0 79 10 1560
2019 National Capital Region 40 29 12 9 4 6 0 74 14 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 30 12 11 11 2 0 65 23 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 25 14 12 8 4 0 65 21 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 36 15 0 0 7 0 84 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 50 31 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 35 32 14 10 6 3 0 70 16 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 36 12 9 0 0 0 79 9 40
2020 National Capital Region 40 32 13 8 5 2 0 74 13 1560
2019 National Capital Region 34 32 14 12 6 2 0 67 18 1670

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 25 27 14 17 13 4 0 54 31 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 30 16 11 11 7 0 59 24 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 20 15 22 7 13 0 49 34 15
2024 Outside of Canada 32 49 0 0 9 10 0 90 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 23 32 16 15 7 6 0 59 24 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 40 13 10 4 5 0 72 14 40
2020 National Capital Region 28 33 16 14 6 4 0 63 21 1560
2019 National Capital Region 21 33 18 15 8 4 0 56 25 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 29 15 17 15 2 0 52 33 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 28 21 10 13 6 0 53 24 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 29 14 15 7 13 0 58 25 15
2024 Outside of Canada 33 47 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 23 33 15 16 10 3 0 58 27 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 34 15 7 8 5 0 69 16 40
2020 National Capital Region 26 35 13 15 9 2 0 62 24 1565
2019 National Capital Region 18 31 17 20 11 3 0 50 32 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 30 15 5 2 6 2 76 7 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 43 15 3 2 6 0 79 5 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 37 16 0 0 7 0 83 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 63 18 9 0 0 10 0 90 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 34 32 18 5 2 7 2 73 8 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 28 16 2 2 5 0 78 5 40
2020 National Capital Region 38 28 15 6 3 8 2 73 10 1560
2019 National Capital Region 35 26 17 8 3 9 2 68 12 1680
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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 National Capital Region 37 41 9 8 5 0 0 79 12 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 55 4 4 2 0 0 89 7 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 49 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Outside of Canada 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 46 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 40
2020 National Capital Region 44 40 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 1560
2019 National Capital Region 40 39 10 8 3 1 0 79 11 1680

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 19 34 17 19 10 2 0 54 29 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 51 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 35 31 6 0 0 6 61 7 15
2024 Outside of Canada 43 36 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 10
2022 National Capital Region 21 39 16 15 8 2 0 61 23 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 29 19 10 7 5 0 63 17 40
2020 National Capital Region 27 39 15 13 5 1 0 67 18 1560
2019 National Capital Region 20 36 18 17 7 1 0 57 25 1670

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 30 8 5 4 2 1 82 10 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 43 10 5 3 6 0 81 9 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 28 23 0 0 0 7 75 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 71 11 10 8 0 0 0 81 8 10
2022 National Capital Region 52 31 9 4 2 1 1 84 6 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 40 2 0 6 0 0 92 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 54 31 8 4 2 1 1 87 5 1560
2019 National Capital Region 57 29 8 4 2 1 0 87 6 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 32 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 45 14 2 2 0 0 83 3 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 28 8 0 0 7 0 91 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 31 8 2 2 1 0 88 4 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 25 7 2 2 0 0 89 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 56 31 9 3 1 1 0 87 4 1560
2019 National Capital Region 55 29 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 25 14 10 9 8 3 64 21 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 24 13 12 10 11 3 60 25 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 13 16 8 0 26 8 64 12 15
2022 National Capital Region 33 26 13 10 8 8 2 66 19 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 22 7 7 2 8 2 83 10 40
2020 National Capital Region 34 25 14 9 6 9 2 66 18 1555
2019 National Capital Region 31 24 15 12 9 8 2 60 24 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 39 32 11 11 6 1 0 72 17 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 29 15 13 4 3 0 67 17 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 48 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 33 37 10 0 19 0 0 71 19 10
2022 National Capital Region 37 36 11 11 5 1 0 74 16 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 42 2 5 2 0 0 91 7 40
2020 National Capital Region 38 35 11 8 5 1 0 74 14 1555
2019 National Capital Region 35 33 12 12 6 1 0 69 19 1675

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 53 25 10 4 3 1 4 56 44 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 19 8 10 10 1 3 50 50 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 8 0 7 0 0 14 82 18 15
2024 Outside of Canada 61 29 0 0 10 0 0 61 39 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 22 9 4 3 1 3 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 18 12 2 0 0 3 40
2020 National Capital Region 60 23 9 3 3 0 2 1565
2019 National Capital Region 63 21 9 2 1 0 3 1680

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 66 9 4 2 3 2 14 79 21 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 14 3 1 3 3 12 75 25 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 0 0 0 0 7 22 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 51 19 10 10 0 0 9 57 43 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 73 9 5 2 2 4 6 80 20 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 7 6 5 4 6 5 77 23 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 77 15 0 0 0 0 8 84 16 15
2024 Outside of Canada 72 19 0 0 0 0 9 79 21 10
2022 National Capital Region 79 7 3 2 2 4 5 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 89 2 6 0 2 0 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 83 6 4 1 2 2 3 1555
2019 National Capital Region 82 6 4 1 1 2 3 1670

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 79 4 2 0 1 2 11 90 10 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 12 1 0 2 5 8 83 17 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 8 0 0 0 0 22 90 10 15
2024 Outside of Canada 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 72 9 4 2 2 2 9 80 20 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 16 6 3 11 4 3 63 37 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 8 0 7 0 0 14 82 18 15
2024 Outside of Canada 91 0 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 35 7 10 9 1 2 74 19 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 37 14 15 12 0 3 59 27 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 22 28 8 0 0 0 64 8 15
2024 Outside of Canada 33 38 20 9 0 0 0 71 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 38 33 7 11 9 1 2 73 20 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 25 7 5 9 0 3 78 15 40
2020 National Capital Region 36 31 12 10 8 1 2 69 18 1560
2019 National Capital Region 35 30 12 10 10 1 2 67 21 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 39 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 38 11 8 5 3 0 75 14 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 38 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 41 39 10 0 0 9 0 89 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 43 39 9 4 2 1 0 84 6 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 42 2 2 0 3 0 96 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 40 41 9 5 2 2 0 83 7 1560
2019 National Capital Region 36 44 11 5 2 1 0 81 8 1680

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 32 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 39 6 10 3 1 0 80 13 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 28 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 71 10 0 0 9 10 0 90 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 33 6 2 2 1 0 90 5 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 15 6 4 4 0 0 86 9 40
2020 National Capital Region 55 32 6 4 2 1 0 88 5 1550
2019 National Capital Region 54 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 1670

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 27 7 3 2 3 1 87 6 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 33 8 6 2 4 0 83 8 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 45 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 91 0 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 50 34 7 3 2 4 1 87 5 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 39 14 3 2 0 0 82 5 40
2020 National Capital Region 56 27 8 3 1 3 1 87 4 1555
2019 National Capital Region 64 25 6 2 1 2 0 91 3 1670

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 47 28 11 2 2 8 2 83 4 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 40 8 4 2 8 0 86 6 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 15 16 0 0 20 0 80 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 42 49 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 42 28 15 3 1 10 1 79 4 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 22 7 2 2 9 3 87 5 40
2020 National Capital Region 46 26 13 5 2 8 1 79 7 1560

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 54 23 7 4 5 4 3 83 10 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 27 7 2 8 7 2 82 10 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 23 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 62 29 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 54 29 5 3 3 4 2 89 6 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 20 0 7 2 2 0 90 10 40
2020 National Capital Region 59 24 6 4 2 3 2 87 6 1555

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 4 5 9 6 46 6 23 74 13 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 12 12 7 44 8 13 65 19 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 6 0 0 65 0 24 85 15 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 8 10 0 62 0 20 77 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 3 3 8 5 52 5 23 80 9 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 2 12 2 56 3 17 72 12 40

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 15 15 19 5 7 32 6 49 20 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 27 19 2 6 27 4 60 12 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 14 8 0 0 44 8 83 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 13 19 0 10 0 58 0 76 24 10
2022 National Capital Region 16 15 17 3 4 40 4 57 13 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 5 24 2 7 32 6 47 14 40

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 58 30 4 4 3 0 0 88 7 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 38 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 81 10 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 66 25 4 3 2 0 0 91 5 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 27 5 0 2 0 0 93 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 67 24 4 3 1 0 0 92 4 1560
2019 National Capital Region 65 25 6 3 2 0 0 90 5 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 60 24 8 4 3 0 0 85 8 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 33 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 62 26 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 30 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 65 23 7 3 1 0 0 89 5 1555
2019 National Capital Region 64 22 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 1670

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 54 29 7 7 4 0 0 82 10 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 40 4 11 2 0 0 84 12 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 60 21 10 9 0 0 0 81 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 30 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 26 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 61 27 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 1545
2019 National Capital Region 60 26 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 1675
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Mobility and Retention

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 23 9 4 4 2 0 82 8 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 16 7 6 1 0 70 14 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 15 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 70 11 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 21 10 7 3 3 0 79 11 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 28 2 14 0 0 0 84 14 40
2020 National Capital Region 60 21 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 1560
2019 National Capital Region 59 21 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 1675

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

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Unsure
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 35 40 25 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 50 27 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 63 24 15
2024 Outside of Canada 19 60 21 10
2022 National Capital Region 36 37 27 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 40 24 40
2020 National Capital Region 25 44 31 1560
2019 National Capital Region 25 43 32 1680

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

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

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other reason
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 63 7 8 5 5 575
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 38 0 18 12 19 15
2022 National Capital Region 11 61 10 8 3 7 495
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 52 7 0 10 6 15
2020 National Capital Region 11 65 16 3 1 5 395
2019 National Capital Region 11 61 9 5 9 6 425
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Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 90 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 87 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 100 10
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 1380
2020 National Capital Region 6 94 1560
2019 National Capital Region 8 92 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 49 165
2022 National Capital Region 46 54 105
2020 National Capital Region 46 54 100
2019 National Capital Region 48 52 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 54 46 165
2022 National Capital Region 55 45 105
2020 National Capital Region 58 42 100
2019 National Capital Region 58 42 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 7 93 165
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 105
2020 National Capital Region 10 90 100
2019 National Capital Region 5 95 145

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 165
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 105
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 100
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 4 96 165
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 105
2019 National Capital Region 5 95 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 4 96 165
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 105
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 94 165
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 105
2019 National Capital Region 6 94 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 33 67 165
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 110
2020 National Capital Region 39 61 100
2019 National Capital Region 33 67 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 29 71 165
2022 National Capital Region 30 70 110
2020 National Capital Region 41 59 100
2019 National Capital Region 34 66 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 51 165
2022 National Capital Region 43 57 110
2020 National Capital Region 45 55 100
2019 National Capital Region 48 52 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 63 165
2022 National Capital Region 34 66 110
2020 National Capital Region 33 67 100
2019 National Capital Region 43 57 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 63 165
2022 National Capital Region 27 73 110
2020 National Capital Region 38 62 100
2019 National Capital Region 34 66 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 53 47 165
2022 National Capital Region 47 53 110
2020 National Capital Region 52 48 100
2019 National Capital Region 48 52 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 70 165
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 110
2020 National Capital Region 38 62 100
2019 National Capital Region 34 66 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 1 99 110
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 100
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 165
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 110
2020 National Capital Region 8 92 100
2019 National Capital Region 10 90 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 165
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 110
2020 National Capital Region 13 87 100
2019 National Capital Region 8 92 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 51 165
2022 National Capital Region 51 49 110
2020 National Capital Region 49 51 100
2019 National Capital Region 47 53 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 83 165
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 110
2020 National Capital Region 17 83 100
2019 National Capital Region 22 78 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 87 165
2022 National Capital Region 25 75 110
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 100
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 145

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 58 42 165
2022 National Capital Region 54 46 110
2020 National Capital Region 55 45 100
2019 National Capital Region 62 38 145

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 82 165
2022 National Capital Region 24 76 110
2020 National Capital Region 27 73 100
2019 National Capital Region 29 71 145

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
2024 National Capital Region 18 82 165
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 110
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 100
2019 National Capital Region 12 88 145

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 165
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 110
2020 National Capital Region 13 87 100
2019 National Capital Region 15 85 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 83 165
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 110
2020 National Capital Region 10 90 100
2019 National Capital Region 9 91 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 165
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 110
2020 National Capital Region 5 95 100

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 86 165
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 110
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 100
2019 National Capital Region 14 86 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 86 165
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 110
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 100
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 145

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 72 165
2022 National Capital Region 27 73 110
2020 National Capital Region 21 79 100
2019 National Capital Region 24 76 145

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
2024 National Capital Region 8 92 145
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 100
2020 National Capital Region 9 91 95

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 78 145
2022 National Capital Region 32 68 100
2020 National Capital Region 23 77 95

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 8 92 145
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 100
2020 National Capital Region 8 92 95

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 National Capital Region 3 97 100
2020 National Capital Region 7 93 95

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 91 145
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 100
2020 National Capital Region 8 92 95

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 87 145
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 100
2020 National Capital Region 8 92 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 87 145
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 100
2020 National Capital Region 21 79 95

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
2024 National Capital Region 10 90 145
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 100
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 95

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 90 145
2022 National Capital Region 16 84 100
2020 National Capital Region 18 82 95

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 63 145
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 100
2020 National Capital Region 33 67 95

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 145
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 100
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 95

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 52 145
2022 National Capital Region 36 64 100
2020 National Capital Region 54 46 95

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.

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

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 61 39 145
2022 National Capital Region 49 51 100
2020 National Capital Region 64 36 95

Question 62o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 4 96 145

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
2024 National Capital Region 15 85 145
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 100
2020 National Capital Region 9 91 95

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 15 11 8 6 33 10 56 24 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 13 5 8 9 42 12 54 36 60
2022 National Capital Region 19 17 9 7 5 35 8 62 21 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 15 8 4 4 32 0 76 12 40
2020 National Capital Region 23 15 13 6 4 31 8 63 15 1560
2019 National Capital Region 24 16 15 7 5 26 8 60 18 1680

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 31 11 6 3 8 1 78 10 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 33 14 9 2 9 2 73 11 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 22 0 0 0 43 0 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 52 9 29 0 0 10 0 68 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 42 32 9 5 2 9 1 82 8 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 23 4 2 4 9 0 88 7 40
2020 National Capital Region 42 30 12 4 3 9 1 79 7 1560
2019 National Capital Region 45 28 13 4 3 6 1 78 8 1675
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Discrimination

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

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 8 92 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 100 10
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 1380
2020 National Capital Region 5 95 1560
2019 National Capital Region 4 96 1680

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 66 125
2022 National Capital Region 36 64 85
2020 National Capital Region 37 63 75
2019 National Capital Region 41 59 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 68 32 125
2022 National Capital Region 75 25 85
2020 National Capital Region 83 17 75
2019 National Capital Region 75 25 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 85
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 75

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 125
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 85
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 75
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 75

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 7 93 125
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 85
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 15 85 125
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 85
2020 National Capital Region 9 91 75
2019 National Capital Region 12 88 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 64 125
2022 National Capital Region 24 76 85
2020 National Capital Region 22 78 75
2019 National Capital Region 12 88 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 21 79 125
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 85
2020 National Capital Region 25 75 75
2019 National Capital Region 14 86 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 23 77 125
2022 National Capital Region 18 82 85
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 75
2019 National Capital Region 6 94 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 7 93 125
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 85
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 33 67 125
2022 National Capital Region 37 63 85
2020 National Capital Region 27 73 75
2019 National Capital Region 30 70 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 58 125
2022 National Capital Region 29 71 85
2020 National Capital Region 48 52 75
2019 National Capital Region 42 58 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 125
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 91 125
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 8 92 125
2022 National Capital Region 1 99 85
2019 National Capital Region 6 94 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 125
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 85
2020 National Capital Region 15 85 75
2019 National Capital Region 10 90 75

Question 67k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 85

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 19 81 125
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 85
2020 National Capital Region 11 89 75
2019 National Capital Region 15 85 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 125
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 85
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 75
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 75

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 70 130
2022 National Capital Region 32 68 85
2020 National Capital Region 39 61 75
2019 National Capital Region 34 66 75

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
2024 National Capital Region 5 95 130
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 85
2020 National Capital Region 25 75 75
2019 National Capital Region 15 85 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 5 95 130
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 85
2020 National Capital Region 10 90 75
2019 National Capital Region 9 91 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 90 130
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 85
2020 National Capital Region 14 86 75
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 4 96 130
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 85
2020 National Capital Region 9 91 75

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 National Capital Region 4 96 85

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 94 130
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 85
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 91 130
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 85
2020 National Capital Region 9 91 75
2019 National Capital Region 8 92 75

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 53 47 130
2022 National Capital Region 53 47 85
2020 National Capital Region 43 57 75
2019 National Capital Region 50 50 75

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 80

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 125
2022 National Capital Region 22 78 80

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 National Capital Region 7 93 80

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 National Capital Region 4 96 80

Question 69e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 94 125
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 80

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 125
2022 National Capital Region 21 79 80

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 86 125
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 80

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 91 125
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 80

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 68 125
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 80

Question 69k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 90 125
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 80

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 49 125
2022 National Capital Region 40 60 80

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 National Capital Region 0 100 80

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 69 31 125
2022 National Capital Region 60 40 80

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
2024 National Capital Region 14 86 125
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 80

Question 70. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 15 14 4 4 35 7 61 15 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 17 8 4 8 44 6 59 26 60
2022 National Capital Region 20 17 11 3 3 39 6 69 11 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 20 10 2 2 24 3 80 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 25 15 14 3 2 35 6 68 9 1555
2019 National Capital Region 26 14 17 4 2 30 8 64 9 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 43 29 9 5 3 7 2 80 9 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 38 4 11 3 10 0 80 16 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 29 8 0 0 22 0 90 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 62 11 8 9 0 10 0 81 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 43 33 10 3 2 9 1 84 5 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 22 5 4 2 9 0 87 7 40
2020 National Capital Region 44 29 12 3 2 9 1 81 5 1560
2019 National Capital Region 49 25 12 4 2 8 1 81 6 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 0 21 11 28 40 0 0 66 20
2020 National Capital Region 0 0 13 19 56 13 0 0 86 15
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Question 73a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you work-related stress? Pay or other compensation-related issues

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 28 12 5 5 0 1 49 51 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 27 11 8 9 0 3 43 57 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 0 22 15 0 0 0 63 37 15
2024 Outside of Canada 47 21 13 19 0 0 0 47 53 10
2022 National Capital Region 39 30 15 7 8 0 1 1370
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 25 14 10 2 2 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 44 27 14 8 7 0 0 1560
2019 National Capital Region 30 28 19 10 11 0 1 1675

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 31 22 12 8 0 0 26 74 1625
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 35 13 7 9 0 2 35 65 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 43 26 0 0 0 0 31 69 15
2024 Outside of Canada 43 18 39 0 0 0 0 43 57 10
2022 National Capital Region 23 32 23 12 9 0 1 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 34 11 5 6 2 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 28 29 23 12 8 0 0 1560
2019 National Capital Region 28 33 21 12 6 0 0 1675

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 30 16 8 5 0 1 40 60 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 23 9 8 5 0 0 56 44 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 19 8 5 7 0 0 60 40 15
2024 Outside of Canada 51 29 19 0 0 0 0 51 49 10
2022 National Capital Region 39 34 15 7 4 0 1 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 33 7 0 6 0 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 43 29 16 7 4 0 1 1550
2019 National Capital Region 43 30 17 6 3 0 1 1665

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 24 21 17 18 0 1 21 79 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 23 21 11 14 0 3 29 71 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 52 0 0 5 0 0 43 57 15
2024 Outside of Canada 33 28 11 10 8 0 9 37 63 10
2022 National Capital Region 18 23 22 18 17 0 1 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 24 29 4 12 0 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 26 25 23 14 11 0 1 1550
2019 National Capital Region 22 26 23 16 12 0 1 1670

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 60 21 9 4 3 0 4 62 38 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 15 2 1 6 0 4 75 25 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 6 5 0 0 0 0 88 12 15
2022 National Capital Region 57 22 9 4 3 0 4 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 13 5 0 2 2 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 57 22 11 5 3 0 2 1550
2019 National Capital Region 61 22 8 3 2 0 3 1670

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 30 17 8 7 0 0 38 62 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 24 16 3 14 0 0 44 56 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 37 7 0 0 0 0 56 44 15
2024 Outside of Canada 62 27 10 0 0 0 0 62 38 10
2022 National Capital Region 41 29 15 7 7 0 1 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 27 7 7 4 0 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 37 27 19 10 7 0 0 1560
2019 National Capital Region 46 29 14 7 4 0 0 1670

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 39 32 16 7 5 0 1 39 61 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 37 16 6 4 0 1 36 64 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 50 15
2024 Outside of Canada 33 29 38 0 0 0 0 33 67 10
2022 National Capital Region 41 32 15 6 5 0 1 1370
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 36 7 6 0 0 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 39 33 17 8 4 0 0 1555
2019 National Capital Region 38 34 17 6 4 0 0 1675

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 33 22 10 9 0 1 26 74 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 33 20 5 7 0 0 35 65 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 49 16 0 7 0 0 28 72 15
2024 Outside of Canada 33 56 10 0 0 0 0 33 67 10
2022 National Capital Region 24 37 21 11 6 0 1 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 36 20 2 2 0 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 31 33 20 11 5 0 0 1560
2019 National Capital Region 27 37 22 10 4 0 0 1675

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 33 32 17 9 8 0 1 33 67 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 31 17 3 10 0 1 38 62 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 26 30 0 7 0 0 36 64 15
2024 Outside of Canada 32 38 21 0 9 0 0 32 68 10
2022 National Capital Region 34 31 18 9 7 0 0 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 29 20 4 4 2 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 35 31 18 10 5 0 0 1560
2019 National Capital Region 32 32 20 10 5 0 0 1675

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 24 12 6 5 0 0 52 48 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 26 11 4 9 0 0 50 50 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 16 23 0 0 0 0 62 38 15
2024 Outside of Canada 52 28 11 0 9 0 0 52 48 10
2022 National Capital Region 52 25 12 6 4 0 1 1370
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 38 7 5 4 0 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 51 26 12 6 4 0 0 1550
2019 National Capital Region 50 26 11 7 4 0 1 1675

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 21 10 4 4 0 1 59 41 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 28 8 3 8 1 1 52 48 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 37 14 0 0 0 0 49 51 15
2024 Outside of Canada 52 8 31 0 0 0 9 57 43 10
2022 National Capital Region 53 28 10 4 3 0 1 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 29 11 2 4 2 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 28 33 22 11 6 0 0 1560

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 27 18 8 5 0 1 42 58 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 29 10 0 9 0 1 51 49 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 28 23 0 0 0 0 49 51 15
2024 Outside of Canada 62 19 10 0 0 0 9 68 32 10
2022 National Capital Region 37 31 19 7 5 0 1 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 24 21 2 7 2 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 36 34 18 9 3 0 0 1560
2019 National Capital Region 39 33 17 8 2 0 1 1665

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 19 13 7 8 0 1 53 47 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 14 8 4 8 0 7 63 37 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 0 0 0 7 0 12 92 8 15
2024 Outside of Canada 80 11 0 0 9 0 0 80 20 10
2022 National Capital Region 58 22 10 4 4 0 2 1370
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 30 2 2 2 0 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 50 27 14 5 3 0 1 1550
2019 National Capital Region 58 20 11 6 4 0 1 1665

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 50 30 12 3 4 0 1 51 49 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 29 9 0 6 0 3 55 45 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 21 7 0 0 0 0 72 28 15
2024 Outside of Canada 60 31 9 0 0 0 0 60 40 10
2022 National Capital Region 50 31 11 4 2 0 1 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 15 11 0 2 0 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 35 34 18 8 4 0 0 1545

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 80 6 2 1 2 0 8 88 12 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 17 5 0 2 0 12 73 27 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 73 10 5 3 3 1 7 79 21 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 19 4 1 13 2 5 60 40 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 93 0 7 0 0 0 0 93 7 15
2024 Outside of Canada 91 0 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 76 9 4 2 3 1 4 80 20 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 3 1 7 6 0 8 81 19 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 91 0 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 79 8 4 1 2 1 5 1370
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 11 2 2 2 2 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 84 7 3 1 2 0 2 1555
2019 National Capital Region 79 10 5 2 1 0 2 1675

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 69 19 7 2 2 0 2 70 30 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 12 0 5 1 0 5 80 20 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 86 14 15
2024 Outside of Canada 70 11 9 0 10 0 0 70 30 10
2022 National Capital Region 72 18 4 2 1 0 2 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 23 2 4 0 0 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 74 17 5 1 1 0 1 1550
2019 National Capital Region 66 24 6 2 1 0 1 1675

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 69 16 7 3 4 0 1 70 30 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 7 4 10 4 0 3 74 26 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 79 13 0 0 0 0 7 85 15 15
2024 Outside of Canada 72 8 0 10 9 0 0 72 28 10
2022 National Capital Region 73 14 5 3 3 0 2 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 9 9 4 4 0 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 73 14 7 3 2 0 1 1550
2019 National Capital Region 66 17 9 5 2 0 1 1665

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 67 10 4 1 1 0 18 81 19 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 8 0 0 2 0 16 89 11 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 78 0 0 0 0 0 22 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 80 11 0 0 0 0 9 88 12 10
2022 National Capital Region 67 10 3 1 1 0 17 1370
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 8 6 0 0 0 14 40
2020 National Capital Region 69 10 3 1 1 0 16 1555
2019 National Capital Region 65 11 4 1 0 0 19 1655

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 76 13 4 1 1 0 5 80 20 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 13 0 2 4 0 5 81 19 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 93 0 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 72 19 0 0 0 0 9 79 21 10
2022 National Capital Region 79 11 3 1 1 0 4 1370
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 8 6 0 0 0 8 40
2020 National Capital Region 79 12 4 1 1 0 4 1555
2019 National Capital Region 78 12 4 1 0 0 5 1665

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 82 9 4 1 2 0 2 84 16 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 9 5 7 1 0 5 77 23 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 8 6 0 15 0 0 71 29 15
2024 Outside of Canada 70 11 10 9 0 0 0 70 30 10
2022 National Capital Region 87 6 2 1 1 0 2 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 10 7 0 2 0 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 85 10 3 1 1 0 1 1560
2019 National Capital Region 86 7 3 1 1 0 1 1670

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 25 9 3 1 1 2 60 40 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 16 9 3 1 0 5 69 31 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 86 6 0 0 0 0 7 93 7 15
2024 Outside of Canada 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 91 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 61 23 9 3 2 0 2 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 13 11 2 2 0 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 57 24 12 4 2 0 1 1560
2019 National Capital Region 64 25 7 2 1 0 1 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 36 36 10 5 0 0 50 15 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 41 37 11 7 0 0 45 18 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 57 19 0 0 8 7 77 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 10 54 27 9 0 0 0 64 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 13 40 34 10 3 0 0 52 14 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 43 23 5 2 0 0 70 7 40
2020 National Capital Region 18 35 32 11 3 0 0 54 15 1560
2019 National Capital Region 22 38 30 8 1 0 0 61 9 1680

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 18 39 21 12 0 0 34 27 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 14 31 30 12 0 0 42 27 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 0 24 33 28 8 7 72 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 9 27 51 13 0 0 64 9 10
2022 National Capital Region 7 18 38 24 13 0 0 37 25 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 5 35 28 26 0 0 54 11 40
2020 National Capital Region 8 18 35 26 13 0 0 39 26 1560
2019 National Capital Region 6 15 36 27 16 0 0 43 21 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 38 12 7 3 2 0 77 11 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 41 18 3 4 11 0 72 8 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 29 16 8 0 7 0 74 9 15
2024 Outside of Canada 52 48 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 40 40 10 6 3 2 0 81 9 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 31 10 2 0 0 0 87 2 40
2020 National Capital Region 52 34 8 4 1 2 0 87 5 1555
2019 National Capital Region 42 37 12 5 2 2 0 81 7 1675

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 31 33 15 5 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 30 31 22 0 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 30 30 0 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 33 48 10 9 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 16 34 32 15 3 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 34 30 12 4 40

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 68 21 5 2 1 2 1 91 4 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 23 9 1 1 4 4 87 3 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 77 7 8 0 0 7 0 91 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 73 18 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 69 19 5 2 1 2 1 91 4 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 20 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 40
2020 National Capital Region 63 21 8 3 2 3 0 87 5 1555

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 56 22 7 8 6 1 1 79 14 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 26 11 8 7 4 2 73 16 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 14 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 58 23 6 7 5 1 0 82 11 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 11 10 6 8 0 0 76 15 40
2020 National Capital Region 51 27 8 9 5 1 0 78 14 1555

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 68 21 5 3 3 1 0 89 6 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 35 7 3 4 0 2 85 7 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 86 7 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 70 20 4 3 2 1 0 91 5 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 13 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 64 23 6 4 2 1 0 88 7 1555

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 38 11 9 5 1 0 75 14 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 47 12 2 7 0 3 79 9 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 35 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 52 19 10 0 9 10 0 78 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 39 40 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 40 8 6 0 2 0 85 6 40
2020 National Capital Region 46 32 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 1560
2019 National Capital Region 39 37 12 8 3 1 0 77 11 1675

Question 83. Of those who indicated that they are a supervisor: I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 31 52 8 8 1 0 0 83 9 450
2022 National Capital Region 26 51 9 11 2 1 0 78 13 390
2020 National Capital Region 34 49 6 9 2 0 1 83 10 410
2019 National Capital Region 32 44 10 7 2 2 2 80 10 430
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Duty to Accommodate

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

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 86 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 77 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 100 10
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 86 40
2020 National Capital Region 9 91 1560
2019 National Capital Region 10 90 1675

Question 85. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

Disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. Barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 63 37 245
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 50 15
2022 National Capital Region 55 45 185
2020 National Capital Region 59 41 135

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 79 21 245
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 26 15
2022 National Capital Region 83 17 185
2020 National Capital Region 85 15 135
2019 National Capital Region 84 16 180

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 47 32 6 7 6 3 1 81 13 190
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 27 0 34 8 0 0 58 42 10
2022 National Capital Region 52 33 3 6 4 1 1 86 10 155
2020 National Capital Region 51 35 4 8 1 1 0 87 9 115
2019 National Capital Region 47 37 4 10 1 0 1 85 11 150

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 63 24 4 3 2 2 2 91 5 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 33 8 5 4 4 2 82 9 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 29 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 63 25 4 2 1 2 3 92 3 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 21 2 0 0 0 2 98 0 40
2020 National Capital Region 62 23 6 2 1 2 2 90 4 1560
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Compensation

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 69 1635
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 63 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 64 15
2024 Outside of Canada 0 81 10
2022 National Capital Region 18 59 1380
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 52 40
2020 National Capital Region 31 47 1565

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 41 150
2022 National Capital Region 55 45 250
2020 National Capital Region 41 59 490

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 24 28 10 18 16 1 3 54 36 150
2022 National Capital Region 18 27 10 18 20 3 4 49 40 250
2020 National Capital Region 19 26 12 21 19 0 3 46 41 490

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 16 11 10 25 6 17 39 46 150
2022 National Capital Region 9 15 8 9 19 6 34 40 46 250
2020 National Capital Region 13 14 11 16 17 2 28 38 47 490

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 53 12 4 3 3 3 21 71 29 1630
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 9 5 2 1 11 23 75 25 60
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 0 0 0 0 8 49 100 0 15
2024 Outside of Canada 60 0 11 9 0 0 20 75 25 10
2022 National Capital Region 54 13 7 3 4 3 17 1375
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 5 7 2 2 5 8 40
2020 National Capital Region 57 16 8 4 4 2 9 1560
2019 National Capital Region 52 17 9 6 7 1 8 1670
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