2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Public Service Commission of Canada by Question 108. In which province or territory do you work?

The results of the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

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 28 38 15 9 9 0 0 67 18 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 43 24 6 6 0 0 63 13 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 50 3 8 5 0 0 84 13 55
2024 British Columbia 45 34 0 0 21 0 0 79 21 10
2024 Nova Scotia 36 46 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 20
2022 National Capital Region 36 44 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 34 8 13 4 0 0 75 16 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 41 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 65
2022 British Columbia 47 39 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2022 Nova Scotia 45 31 21 3 0 0 0 76 3 20
2020 National Capital Region 40 35 12 9 5 0 0 75 13 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 18 16 19 7 0 0 59 26 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 26 19 11 6 0 0 64 17 50
2020 Nova Scotia 23 64 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2019 National Capital Region 38 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 34 0 28 0 0 0 72 28 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 33 22 9 0 0 0 69 9 50
2019 British Columbia 18 69 5 0 8 0 0 87 8 15
2019 Nova Scotia 39 39 12 4 5 0 0 78 9 20

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 31 33 13 13 8 0 0 65 21 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 28 8 14 6 9 0 69 22 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 37 17 3 8 1 0 71 12 55
2024 British Columbia 50 42 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 40 22 9 19 9 0 0 62 28 20
2022 National Capital Region 43 37 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 23 4 24 4 0 0 68 28 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 31 13 11 2 0 0 74 13 65
2022 British Columbia 58 27 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 37 47 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 40 34 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 24 17 23 7 0 0 53 30 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 39 8 9 9 0 0 75 17 50
2020 Nova Scotia 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 38 38 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 31 8 32 0 0 0 59 32 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 44 15 7 0 3 0 78 7 50
2019 British Columbia 63 20 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 49 36 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 20

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 44 34 14 4 3 0 0 78 7 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 34 8 6 0 9 0 84 7 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 33 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 55
2024 British Columbia 35 44 13 0 7 0 0 79 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 49 47 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2022 National Capital Region 49 39 7 3 2 0 0 88 5 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 43 10 8 0 0 0 82 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 33 4 3 1 0 0 91 4 65
2022 British Columbia 57 36 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 Nova Scotia 34 51 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 52 32 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 470
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 12 28 0 7 0 0 65 7 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 39 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 50
2020 Nova Scotia 51 34 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 51 33 9 6 1 0 0 84 7 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 40 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 43 12 1 0 0 0 86 1 50
2019 British Columbia 48 39 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 15
2019 Nova Scotia 51 40 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 20

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 34 38 15 8 5 0 0 72 12 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 28 13 16 0 0 0 71 16 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 40 4 6 3 1 0 87 10 55
2024 British Columbia 25 55 13 0 7 0 0 79 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 55 36 4 5 0 0 0 91 5 20
2022 National Capital Region 43 38 12 5 3 0 0 81 8 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 26 9 4 8 0 0 79 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 43 7 4 1 1 0 88 5 65
2022 British Columbia 58 28 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 15
2022 Nova Scotia 36 54 3 8 0 0 0 89 8 20
2020 National Capital Region 45 36 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 24 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 31 14 13 2 0 0 71 15 50
2020 Nova Scotia 30 64 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 42 40 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 26 8 13 7 0 0 72 19 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 40 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 50
2019 British Columbia 40 47 5 8 0 0 0 87 8 15
2019 Nova Scotia 50 35 5 4 5 0 0 85 9 20

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 31 29 18 11 10 2 0 60 22 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 37 7 14 16 0 0 64 30 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 30 14 18 5 0 2 63 23 55
2024 British Columbia 47 18 28 0 7 0 0 64 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 55 18 12 5 5 5 0 77 10 20
2022 National Capital Region 47 32 11 7 4 1 0 79 10 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 39 13 6 5 0 0 76 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 33 17 6 4 0 0 74 10 65
2022 British Columbia 52 21 21 6 0 0 0 73 6 15
2022 Nova Scotia 53 36 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 20
2020 National Capital Region 47 31 13 6 2 0 0 78 8 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 30 18 22 0 0 0 60 22 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 32 19 7 4 2 0 70 11 45
2020 Nova Scotia 44 34 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 50 31 11 5 2 1 0 82 7 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 19 28 0 7 9 0 61 8 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 30 12 2 3 1 0 83 5 50
2019 British Columbia 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 77 9 9 4 0 0 0 86 4 20

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 29 29 18 14 9 1 0 58 24 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 29 15 20 9 0 0 56 29 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 41 7 20 10 0 0 63 30 55
2024 British Columbia 47 18 28 0 7 0 0 64 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 55 14 21 5 5 0 0 69 9 20
2022 National Capital Region 46 32 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 32 16 8 5 0 0 72 13 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 31 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 65
2022 British Columbia 39 41 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 15
2022 Nova Scotia 35 50 8 7 0 0 0 86 7 20
2020 National Capital Region 47 32 12 8 2 0 0 79 9 470
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 32 17 26 0 0 0 57 26 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 46 12 7 4 2 0 77 11 50
2020 Nova Scotia 58 13 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 15
2019 National Capital Region 46 33 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 24 28 9 7 0 0 56 16 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 36 20 0 3 0 0 77 3 50
2019 British Columbia 62 33 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 77 14 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 20

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 28 21 20 11 14 7 0 52 26 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 6 21 7 23 8 0 45 33 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 19 14 9 20 7 0 54 31 55
2024 British Columbia 47 16 13 11 14 0 0 62 25 10
2024 Nova Scotia 53 8 13 13 13 0 0 61 26 20
2022 National Capital Region 41 25 11 12 8 4 0 69 20 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 34 4 16 8 5 0 70 26 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 21 18 15 9 7 0 56 25 65
2022 British Columbia 39 32 8 15 6 0 0 71 21 15
2022 Nova Scotia 42 33 7 7 3 5 4 82 11 20
2020 National Capital Region 40 27 15 11 6 2 0 68 17 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 18 29 31 11 0 0 29 42 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 37 12 12 9 2 2 67 21 50
2020 Nova Scotia 50 14 7 21 0 0 8 70 23 15
2019 National Capital Region 41 22 14 11 9 2 1 65 21 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 22 24 14 16 0 0 45 30 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 23 25 12 1 9 0 57 15 50
2019 British Columbia 30 13 19 13 0 25 0 57 17 15
2019 Nova Scotia 41 15 11 20 0 13 0 64 23 20
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Leadership

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 48 27 12 3 3 1 6 80 7 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 50 6 0 6 0 0 87 6 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 20 7 9 2 0 15 80 12 55
2024 British Columbia 46 24 9 0 0 0 22 89 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 62 27 0 0 0 0 11 100 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 53 27 9 3 3 0 4 83 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 30 30 5 0 6 5 60 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 22 10 1 2 1 16 84 4 65
2022 British Columbia 47 21 6 0 8 0 18 84 9 15
2022 Nova Scotia 45 30 11 5 0 0 10 83 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 61 24 7 5 2 0 1 86 6 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 38 10 6 0 0 0 83 6 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 25 13 6 0 2 2 81 6 45
2020 Nova Scotia 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 56 23 11 5 2 1 3 81 7 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 9 19 9 0 0 0 72 9 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 41 3 4 2 3 6 90 7 50
2019 British Columbia 69 22 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 69 24 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20

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 50 29 9 7 3 0 1 80 11 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 41 9 6 0 0 0 84 6 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 19 7 4 3 0 0 86 8 55
2024 British Columbia 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 61 26 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 20
2022 National Capital Region 54 32 7 3 3 1 0 87 6 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 28 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 34 3 3 1 0 2 94 4 65
2022 British Columbia 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 59 36 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 55 29 7 6 2 0 0 84 8 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 59 5 7 0 0 0 89 7 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 40 4 7 0 0 2 89 7 45
2020 Nova Scotia 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 52 30 10 5 3 1 1 83 8 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 31 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 38 12 3 0 0 0 85 3 50
2019 British Columbia 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 61 30 4 0 0 0 5 96 0 20

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 52 27 8 6 7 0 0 80 12 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 7 13 13 16 0 0 58 29 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 31 3 2 2 0 0 93 4 55
2024 British Columbia 75 16 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 83 4 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 20
2022 National Capital Region 60 26 6 3 4 0 0 87 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 32 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 23 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 65
2022 British Columbia 46 48 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 72 15 7 7 0 0 0 87 7 20
2020 National Capital Region 61 24 6 5 3 0 0 85 9 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 37 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 32 6 4 7 0 0 83 11 50
2020 Nova Scotia 58 34 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 56 28 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 20 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 33 5 3 2 2 0 90 5 50
2019 British Columbia 73 13 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 72 19 5 0 4 0 0 91 4 20

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 22 30 15 14 10 8 0 56 27 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 21 6 6 17 22 0 62 30 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 33 12 10 8 7 0 67 20 55
2024 British Columbia 17 54 0 9 0 21 0 89 11 10
2024 Nova Scotia 31 36 9 13 5 6 0 72 19 20
2022 National Capital Region 37 33 8 5 6 10 0 79 12 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 33 7 3 5 12 0 83 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 30 9 9 1 14 0 77 12 65
2022 British Columbia 13 62 11 0 6 8 0 82 6 15
2022 Nova Scotia 63 33 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20
2020 National Capital Region 45 29 11 7 2 6 0 79 10 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 12 24 11 5 12 0 54 19 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 26 16 4 0 20 0 74 5 50
2020 Nova Scotia 42 35 15 0 0 8 0 83 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 37 36 12 5 3 7 0 78 9 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 23 14 12 0 5 0 72 13 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 33 14 4 0 15 0 79 5 50
2019 British Columbia 62 27 5 0 0 6 0 95 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 67 8 4 9 0 12 0 85 11 20

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 17 28 18 17 19 2 0 46 36 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 21 15 13 23 0 0 48 36 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 25 7 22 18 5 0 50 43 55
2024 British Columbia 38 24 0 17 7 0 13 72 28 10
2024 Nova Scotia 10 49 11 17 14 0 0 59 30 20
2022 National Capital Region 28 37 14 9 8 5 0 68 18 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 31 8 11 5 8 0 75 17 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 33 12 13 7 7 0 66 21 65
2022 British Columbia 13 52 17 18 0 0 0 66 18 15
2022 Nova Scotia 50 28 11 12 0 0 0 78 12 20
2020 National Capital Region 38 34 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 26 29 23 0 0 0 48 23 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 34 18 7 6 6 0 67 14 45
2020 Nova Scotia 29 48 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 15
2019 National Capital Region 32 39 15 7 5 2 0 73 12 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 21 21 11 0 5 0 66 12 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 31 21 5 0 9 0 71 6 50
2019 British Columbia 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 57 28 5 9 0 0 0 85 9 20

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 10 24 20 19 22 4 0 36 43 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 21 0 36 23 0 0 41 59 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 22 12 18 24 6 0 42 45 55
2024 British Columbia 31 25 15 9 21 0 0 56 29 10
2024 Nova Scotia 10 30 15 20 18 6 0 43 41 20
2022 National Capital Region 20 32 19 14 9 6 0 56 24 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 21 15 17 5 13 0 58 25 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 26 10 22 7 12 0 55 33 65
2022 British Columbia 7 44 8 23 9 8 0 56 35 10
2022 Nova Scotia 38 31 11 8 7 5 0 73 16 20
2020 National Capital Region 27 35 13 15 5 5 0 66 21 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 25 11 47 0 7 0 38 50 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 24 21 18 9 12 0 46 30 50
2020 Nova Scotia 22 42 14 22 0 0 0 64 22 15
2019 National Capital Region 24 37 16 11 5 7 0 65 17 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 42 5 32 0 0 0 63 32 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 42 19 10 0 14 0 67 11 50
2019 British Columbia 37 42 9 5 0 6 0 85 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 26 48 6 15 5 0 0 74 20 20

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 12 31 19 20 16 2 0 44 37 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 29 15 14 30 0 0 41 44 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 23 15 20 15 3 0 48 37 55
2024 British Columbia 38 0 25 16 9 13 0 44 28 10
2024 Nova Scotia 6 35 5 36 18 0 0 41 54 20
2022 National Capital Region 22 38 16 13 9 2 0 62 22 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 33 8 12 9 12 0 67 24 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 29 18 19 7 5 0 54 27 65
2022 British Columbia 18 31 28 14 9 0 0 49 23 15
2022 Nova Scotia 21 53 11 12 3 0 0 74 15 20
2020 National Capital Region 29 37 12 16 4 2 0 66 21 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 43 10 36 0 0 0 54 36 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 33 17 17 6 6 0 57 25 45
2020 Nova Scotia 15 55 15 8 7 0 0 70 15 15
2019 National Capital Region 22 36 18 12 7 4 0 61 20 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 41 10 16 14 0 0 60 30 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 36 17 13 2 5 0 67 16 50
2019 British Columbia 26 42 14 11 0 7 0 73 12 15
2019 Nova Scotia 7 57 20 16 0 0 0 64 16 20
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Workforce

Performance management

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 29 33 15 11 12 0 0 63 23 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 31 21 30 6 0 0 43 36 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 47 16 7 7 0 0 71 13 55
2024 British Columbia 35 26 32 0 7 0 0 61 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 46 41 0 5 9 0 0 86 14 20
2022 National Capital Region 38 35 13 9 5 0 1 73 14 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 34 17 19 4 0 0 60 23 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 28 14 10 1 0 0 74 12 65
2022 British Columbia 33 47 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 15
2022 Nova Scotia 75 8 14 0 3 0 0 83 3 20
2020 National Capital Region 39 37 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 42 16 18 7 0 0 60 24 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 29 17 8 9 0 0 65 17 50
2020 Nova Scotia 38 54 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 37 36 12 10 4 0 1 74 14 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 28 16 14 5 8 0 61 21 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 45 13 16 0 0 0 72 16 50
2019 British Columbia 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 38 43 4 9 5 0 0 81 15 20

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 36 39 9 11 4 0 0 76 15 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 50 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 45 2 6 0 0 0 92 6 55
2024 British Columbia 37 16 24 0 23 0 0 53 23 10
2024 Nova Scotia 32 40 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 20
2022 National Capital Region 40 44 7 6 4 0 0 83 9 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 41 11 18 0 0 0 71 18 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 29 7 2 1 0 0 89 4 65
2022 British Columbia 18 39 14 23 6 0 0 57 30 15
2022 Nova Scotia 27 47 11 15 0 0 0 74 15 20
2020 National Capital Region 42 38 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 26 10 22 14 0 0 54 35 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 34 17 10 6 0 0 67 16 50
2020 Nova Scotia 8 70 0 22 0 0 0 78 22 10
2019 National Capital Region 40 37 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 42 5 24 5 0 0 66 29 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 41 10 10 0 0 0 81 10 50
2019 British Columbia 24 56 12 8 0 0 0 81 8 15
2019 Nova Scotia 33 52 4 10 0 0 0 85 10 20

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 46 31 10 7 6 0 0 78 13 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 37 16 6 6 0 0 71 13 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 42 7 7 2 0 1 84 8 55
2024 British Columbia 50 35 6 0 9 0 0 85 9 10
2024 Nova Scotia 61 26 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 20
2022 National Capital Region 48 34 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 35 17 18 0 0 0 65 18 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 25 6 6 1 2 2 86 7 65
2022 British Columbia 39 46 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 54 40 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 20
2020 National Capital Region 50 34 7 6 2 0 1 85 8 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 48 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 33 21 4 0 0 0 74 4 45
2020 Nova Scotia 65 26 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 46 32 10 7 4 0 1 79 11 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 43 0 14 5 0 0 81 19 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 40 8 11 2 0 0 79 13 50
2019 British Columbia 51 35 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 56 24 10 0 4 0 5 85 4 20

Job fit and development

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 32 40 13 11 2 0 1 73 14 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 36 8 23 13 0 0 56 37 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 41 5 7 3 0 3 85 10 55
2024 British Columbia 42 32 0 11 16 0 0 73 27 10
2024 Nova Scotia 31 49 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 20
2022 National Capital Region 41 37 11 8 2 0 1 79 10 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 49 11 10 0 0 0 79 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 41 11 5 0 0 0 84 5 65
2022 British Columbia 44 33 0 14 9 0 0 77 23 15
2022 Nova Scotia 30 39 17 14 0 0 0 69 14 20
2020 National Capital Region 39 37 11 9 3 0 1 77 12 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 32 16 5 19 0 5 58 26 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 51 4 14 4 0 0 78 19 50
2020 Nova Scotia 14 71 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 15
2019 National Capital Region 39 36 11 8 4 0 1 76 12 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 27 5 35 8 0 5 49 46 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 37 14 7 2 0 0 76 9 50
2019 British Columbia 23 50 13 14 0 0 0 73 14 15
2019 Nova Scotia 49 15 31 5 0 0 0 64 5 20

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 52 23 12 5 5 1 2 77 11 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 39 33 7 0 0 0 60 7 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 25 2 0 7 3 2 91 7 55
2024 British Columbia 36 55 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 77 14 5 0 4 0 0 91 4 20
2022 National Capital Region 54 26 10 3 3 2 2 83 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 24 11 17 0 0 0 72 17 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 25 5 1 2 2 1 91 4 65
2022 British Columbia 57 28 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2022 Nova Scotia 69 11 16 0 0 0 4 83 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 52 24 12 6 3 1 1 78 10 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 31 29 5 0 0 0 66 5 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 31 10 9 2 2 2 78 11 45
2020 Nova Scotia 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 30 22 16 12 1 0 49 29 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 22 23 27 9 0 0 41 37 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 38 20 10 7 1 2 61 18 55
2024 British Columbia 37 10 26 0 28 0 0 47 28 10
2024 Nova Scotia 22 52 4 8 9 5 0 77 18 20
2022 National Capital Region 28 43 14 8 5 2 0 71 14 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 18 18 23 6 0 0 52 30 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 40 9 5 7 5 0 78 12 65
2022 British Columbia 37 33 8 14 8 0 0 70 22 15
2022 Nova Scotia 46 42 3 4 4 0 0 88 8 20
2020 National Capital Region 31 33 15 14 6 2 0 65 20 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 37 11 30 11 0 0 48 41 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 34 22 15 8 2 0 54 23 50
2020 Nova Scotia 35 26 16 23 0 0 0 61 23 15
2019 National Capital Region 25 36 15 13 7 3 0 64 21 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 26 24 23 5 0 0 47 28 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 39 21 8 7 3 0 63 15 50
2019 British Columbia 34 61 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 32 43 0 19 0 6 0 80 20 20

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 40 21 15 10 9 1 5 42 58 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 37 15 0 0 0 8 44 56 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 21 11 6 10 3 7 46 54 55
2024 Nova Scotia 44 20 5 4 5 6 17 57 43 20
2022 National Capital Region 48 22 13 6 6 1 4 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 34 0 9 0 0 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 29 12 1 1 4 13 65
2022 British Columbia 40 20 11 14 14 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 66 14 3 3 4 7 4 20
2020 National Capital Region 55 18 13 6 5 1 4 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 44 6 6 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 15 5 13 0 0 13 45
2020 Nova Scotia 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 51 22 13 6 3 0 6 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 31 13 14 8 0 5 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 19 8 4 2 0 2 50
2019 British Columbia 44 43 13 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 15

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 64 7 4 2 4 0 19 79 21 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 6 0 0 7 0 39 78 22 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 6 0 0 5 2 17 87 13 55
2024 British Columbia 56 31 0 0 0 0 13 64 36 10
2024 Nova Scotia 35 18 5 0 8 6 28 53 47 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 67 10 6 2 4 5 7 76 24 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 13 6 0 9 8 15 62 38 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 7 5 5 2 3 7 79 21 55
2024 British Columbia 72 6 9 0 0 0 13 83 17 10
2024 Nova Scotia 73 0 0 0 0 10 17 100 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 69 11 4 2 5 4 6 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 9 6 0 0 0 16 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 15 4 1 0 1 10 65
2022 British Columbia 71 17 13 0 0 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 82 3 0 4 0 7 4 20
2020 National Capital Region 77 8 6 2 3 1 3 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 13 7 6 6 7 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 12 0 0 5 8 8 50
2020 Nova Scotia 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 76 8 4 2 2 3 5 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 23 0 0 0 5 5 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 14 4 4 0 3 2 50
2019 British Columbia 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 96 0 0 0 0 4 0 15

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 66 8 5 2 3 2 14 79 21 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 6 0 0 9 8 15 80 20 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 9 7 0 5 1 13 77 23 55
2024 British Columbia 87 0 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 59 4 0 4 5 6 22 82 18 20

Question 44e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 60 7 8 3 6 3 13 71 29 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 14 20 9 0 8 15 44 56 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 8 8 4 8 1 12 68 32 55
2024 British Columbia 70 0 22 9 0 0 0 70 30 10
2024 Nova Scotia 48 6 9 4 5 6 22 67 33 20

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 25 13 20 22 4 4 41 46 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 8 42 31 12 0 9 83 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 31 8 18 19 5 2 51 40 55
2024 British Columbia 9 38 0 26 21 0 7 50 50 10
2024 Nova Scotia 36 37 4 6 17 0 0 73 23 20
2022 National Capital Region 24 31 11 14 13 3 3 59 29 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 38 12 23 14 6 0 48 39 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 36 14 11 9 3 4 63 21 65
2022 British Columbia 37 13 13 15 22 0 0 50 37 15
2022 Nova Scotia 38 42 5 7 4 0 4 83 12 20
2020 National Capital Region 22 26 14 18 15 3 3 50 35 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 25 23 18 23 0 5 32 43 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 33 9 20 19 2 2 50 40 50
2020 Nova Scotia 28 19 15 24 8 0 6 50 33 15
2019 National Capital Region 20 26 13 19 16 3 3 49 37 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 14 19 16 25 0 5 37 43 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 16 27 18 10 6 5 38 31 50
2019 British Columbia 29 23 17 14 18 0 0 52 32 15
2019 Nova Scotia 22 9 23 22 5 0 19 38 34 20

Empowerment

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 24 37 18 11 9 0 1 62 21 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 14 8 34 16 0 0 42 50 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 33 13 14 12 0 0 61 26 55
2024 British Columbia 46 38 9 0 7 0 0 84 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 33 33 9 26 0 0 0 65 26 20
2022 National Capital Region 38 39 9 9 6 0 0 77 14 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 48 10 17 0 0 0 73 17 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 26 16 14 7 2 1 62 22 65
2022 British Columbia 35 43 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 15
2022 Nova Scotia 39 46 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 20
2020 National Capital Region 39 37 12 10 2 0 0 75 12 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 66 5 6 12 0 0 77 19 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 43 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 50
2020 Nova Scotia 30 35 27 0 8 0 0 65 8 15
2019 National Capital Region 37 38 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 60 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 31 20 15 6 0 0 59 21 50
2019 British Columbia 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 39 41 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 15

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 31 34 17 10 8 0 1 65 18 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 31 16 24 0 0 0 60 24 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 25 17 17 8 0 0 58 25 55
2024 British Columbia 50 34 9 0 7 0 0 84 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 40 38 18 4 0 0 0 78 4 20
2022 National Capital Region 39 41 8 7 6 0 0 80 12 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 44 5 16 0 0 0 79 16 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 38 11 12 1 0 0 76 14 60
2022 British Columbia 53 27 13 8 0 0 0 80 8 15
2022 Nova Scotia 27 51 15 8 0 0 0 78 8 20
2020 National Capital Region 44 31 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 55 5 0 18 0 0 78 18 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 44 16 6 6 0 0 72 13 50
2020 Nova Scotia 28 37 28 7 0 0 0 65 7 15
2019 National Capital Region 41 36 12 8 3 0 1 77 11 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 54 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 39 19 11 8 0 0 63 19 50
2019 British Columbia 46 45 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 41 34 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 15

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 36 18 7 5 0 1 69 12 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 29 20 6 9 0 0 64 16 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 46 5 6 5 0 0 84 11 55
2024 British Columbia 42 51 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 39 24 19 17 0 0 0 64 17 20
2022 National Capital Region 39 39 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 18 21 19 0 0 0 60 19 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 29 14 8 0 0 0 78 8 65
2022 British Columbia 45 21 20 14 0 0 0 66 14 15
2022 Nova Scotia 39 39 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 41 36 11 9 3 0 0 77 11 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 32 5 29 7 0 0 60 35 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 46 10 12 4 0 0 74 16 45
2020 Nova Scotia 21 73 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 38 43 11 5 2 0 0 81 8 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 46 5 13 7 0 0 76 19 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 43 17 7 1 0 0 74 8 50
2019 British Columbia 37 50 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 66 28 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20

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 20 38 19 11 8 4 1 60 20 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 33 30 22 0 0 0 48 22 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 37 23 14 2 5 0 59 17 55
2024 British Columbia 47 17 6 0 7 22 0 82 10 10
2024 Nova Scotia 35 43 12 4 0 5 0 82 5 20
2022 National Capital Region 26 45 12 9 4 4 0 74 13 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 51 18 7 9 0 0 65 16 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 38 19 9 1 4 0 69 11 65
2022 British Columbia 19 53 7 13 8 0 0 72 20 15
2022 Nova Scotia 53 39 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 26 44 16 10 2 2 0 72 12 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 42 18 17 5 5 0 57 23 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 49 18 9 0 2 0 72 9 50
2020 Nova Scotia 30 54 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 15
2019 National Capital Region 24 46 16 8 2 4 0 74 10 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 44 13 26 0 0 0 61 26 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 26 31 12 0 9 0 52 13 50
2019 British Columbia 51 35 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 13 59 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 20

Work-life balance and workload

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 31 31 14 9 13 0 1 63 23 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 21 22 21 16 0 0 41 37 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 32 12 8 18 0 0 62 26 55
2024 British Columbia 42 41 10 0 7 0 0 83 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 39 36 5 15 5 0 0 76 19 20
2022 National Capital Region 46 34 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 54 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 33 16 9 0 0 2 74 9 65
2022 British Columbia 54 11 15 13 6 0 0 66 19 15
2022 Nova Scotia 69 24 0 4 3 0 0 93 7 20
2020 National Capital Region 52 27 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 42 5 12 12 0 0 71 24 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 34 12 2 9 0 2 76 11 45
2020 Nova Scotia 80 13 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 56 27 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 41 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 32 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 50
2019 British Columbia 60 40 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 71 15 0 9 5 0 0 85 15 20

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 41 32 10 8 9 0 1 73 17 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 28 16 13 0 0 0 71 13 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 17 6 3 5 0 0 86 8 55
2024 British Columbia 51 29 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 56 18 10 4 4 0 8 81 8 20
2022 National Capital Region 40 29 15 7 7 1 1 70 14 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 47 22 9 0 0 0 69 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 27 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 65
2022 British Columbia 54 26 6 7 6 0 0 80 14 15
2022 Nova Scotia 54 36 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 20
2020 National Capital Region 44 28 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 38 16 5 5 0 0 73 11 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 36 12 4 6 2 0 77 10 50
2020 Nova Scotia 48 38 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 15
2019 National Capital Region 48 31 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 19 10 0 13 0 0 78 13 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 23 25 8 5 0 0 62 13 50
2019 British Columbia 46 38 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 60 36 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 20

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 59 24 6 3 4 1 2 86 8 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 21 18 6 16 0 0 59 23 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 78 13 4 2 0 1 2 94 2 55
2024 British Columbia 49 28 0 0 0 10 13 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 81 14 0 0 0 6 0 100 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 69 21 4 2 3 1 1 92 5 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 19 8 0 0 6 0 91 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 26 3 1 2 3 3 94 4 65
2022 British Columbia 72 21 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 84 11 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20

Mobility and retention

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 45 27 28 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 20 21 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 38 29 55
2024 British Columbia 39 27 34 10
2024 Nova Scotia 17 41 43 20
2022 National Capital Region 41 29 30 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 26 28 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 29 25 65
2022 British Columbia 67 13 19 15
2022 Nova Scotia 50 20 30 20
2020 National Capital Region 38 32 30 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 29 21 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 33 30 50
2020 Nova Scotia 34 27 39 15
2019 National Capital Region 41 26 33 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 17 22 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 21 39 50
2019 British Columbia 55 12 33 15
2019 Nova Scotia 51 22 27 20

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 10 24 47 4 3 12 185
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 13 50 10 0 10 20
2022 National Capital Region 11 31 41 5 3 10 185
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 41 30 0 18 10 10
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 33 29 0 15 17 30
2022 Nova Scotia 8 39 21 0 32 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 15 26 51 1 1 5 180
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 17 70 7 0 6 20
2019 National Capital Region 8 21 49 3 10 10 235
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 22 40 0 17 6 20
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Organizational goals

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 42 41 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 28 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 30 7 3 2 1 0 88 5 55
2024 British Columbia 43 41 0 0 16 0 0 84 16 10
2024 Nova Scotia 54 33 4 10 0 0 0 87 10 20
2022 National Capital Region 51 37 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 66 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 35 7 1 0 0 0 92 1 65
2022 British Columbia 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 41 52 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 20
2020 National Capital Region 56 32 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 42 11 6 7 0 0 76 12 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 39 9 2 4 0 0 85 6 50
2020 Nova Scotia 37 43 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 48 40 8 3 2 0 0 88 5 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 39 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 32 14 3 2 3 0 81 5 50
2019 British Columbia 49 43 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 Nova Scotia 32 47 6 15 0 0 0 79 15 20

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 22 43 17 11 6 1 0 66 17 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 45 15 6 6 0 0 72 13 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 41 22 17 5 2 0 56 22 55
2024 British Columbia 28 41 11 0 21 0 0 69 21 10
2024 Nova Scotia 18 61 0 21 0 0 0 79 21 20
2022 National Capital Region 28 47 12 9 4 1 0 75 13 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 57 5 16 4 5 0 74 21 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 38 19 15 1 4 0 64 17 65
2022 British Columbia 7 77 8 9 0 0 0 83 9 15
2022 Nova Scotia 27 50 4 11 7 0 0 77 18 20
2020 National Capital Region 34 45 11 7 1 1 0 80 9 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 60 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 46 14 6 2 8 0 76 9 50
2020 Nova Scotia 15 77 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2019 National Capital Region 33 47 10 8 2 1 0 80 9 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 42 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 44 14 6 0 4 0 79 6 50
2019 British Columbia 56 36 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 36 46 0 18 0 0 0 82 18 20

Organizational performance

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 18 22 31 17 9 0 3 26 42 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 16 48 7 0 0 8 8 40 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 22 24 24 16 0 8 44 30 55
2024 British Columbia 28 0 45 7 7 0 13 16 32 10
2024 Nova Scotia 21 18 17 28 16 0 0 43 40 20
2022 National Capital Region 7 20 39 22 10 1 1 33 28 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 27 45 12 16 0 0 28 27 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 17 34 22 22 0 3 45 20 65
2022 British Columbia 21 6 50 6 18 0 0 24 27 15
2022 Nova Scotia 17 12 49 13 10 0 0 23 28 20
2020 National Capital Region 11 23 33 24 9 0 0 33 34 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 24 40 18 0 0 0 18 42 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 20 31 32 4 2 2 37 30 50
2020 Nova Scotia 0 45 39 16 0 0 0 16 45 15
2019 National Capital Region 8 18 39 22 12 1 1 34 26 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 16 40 23 0 0 0 23 37 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 17 40 24 15 0 4 41 18 50
2019 British Columbia 10 18 27 31 9 0 5 41 30 15
2019 Nova Scotia 4 10 39 46 0 0 0 46 15 20

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 25 21 28 15 5 1 4 21 50 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 20 14 7 0 0 8 8 77 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 21 24 11 10 4 9 25 48 55
2024 British Columbia 37 16 7 6 0 21 13 10 80 10
2024 Nova Scotia 24 19 24 13 14 5 0 29 46 20
2022 National Capital Region 16 24 33 14 8 1 3 24 42 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 14 29 20 11 0 0 31 40 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 21 31 26 11 0 6 39 28 65
2022 British Columbia 16 21 40 0 24 0 0 24 36 15
2022 Nova Scotia 7 34 33 11 15 0 0 26 42 20
2020 National Capital Region 16 25 30 17 9 1 1 27 42 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 30 36 18 0 0 5 19 43 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 12 38 18 12 6 0 32 28 50
2020 Nova Scotia 7 29 47 9 8 0 0 17 36 15
2019 National Capital Region 13 24 30 16 12 2 2 30 39 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 35 32 21 0 0 0 21 47 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 17 29 30 7 5 2 39 30 50
2019 British Columbia 0 18 44 8 18 8 5 29 21 15
2019 Nova Scotia 13 26 18 44 0 0 0 44 39 20

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 17 18 29 23 11 0 3 35 36 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 15 35 20 0 0 17 24 33 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 11 20 31 32 2 2 65 14 55
2024 British Columbia 27 0 7 46 7 0 13 61 31 10
2024 Nova Scotia 8 17 10 26 29 5 5 61 27 20
2022 National Capital Region 9 12 36 26 14 0 3 41 22 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 7 43 29 17 0 0 46 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 8 24 31 30 2 1 62 13 65
2022 British Columbia 6 14 19 32 28 0 0 60 21 15
2022 Nova Scotia 0 10 16 69 5 0 0 74 10 20
2020 National Capital Region 8 18 29 30 14 0 1 44 26 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 6 23 46 13 0 0 59 17 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 24 20 36 14 2 0 51 28 50
2020 Nova Scotia 0 14 16 41 29 0 0 70 14 15
2019 National Capital Region 5 13 32 30 19 1 1 50 18 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 14 54 27 0 0 0 27 19 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 7 30 38 19 2 0 58 11 50
2019 British Columbia 5 0 17 27 46 0 5 77 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 4 10 54 32 0 0 86 4 15

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 25 25 23 13 9 1 4 23 52 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 22 31 14 0 8 0 15 52 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 16 16 15 29 0 10 48 34 55
2024 British Columbia 37 9 13 34 7 0 0 42 45 10
2024 Nova Scotia 13 12 37 17 20 0 0 38 26 20
2022 National Capital Region 15 19 27 20 15 1 2 36 36 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 29 28 10 17 8 0 29 41 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 8 27 20 32 2 1 54 18 65
2022 British Columbia 23 22 0 36 19 0 0 55 45 10
2022 Nova Scotia 8 20 33 24 15 0 0 39 28 20
2020 National Capital Region 15 22 25 23 14 1 1 37 37 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 17 49 17 5 0 0 22 29 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 16 18 28 18 2 0 47 34 50
2020 Nova Scotia 0 14 38 33 14 0 0 48 14 15
2019 National Capital Region 9 14 28 23 20 3 3 46 24 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 37 5 44 14 0 0 57 37 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 9 26 31 20 2 4 54 18 50
2019 British Columbia 0 5 31 43 16 5 0 62 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 11 21 39 30 0 0 69 11 20

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 16 18 26 19 15 1 6 36 37 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 31 15 26 0 8 8 30 52 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 20 12 20 27 2 10 54 33 55
2024 British Columbia 38 21 21 7 0 0 13 8 68 10
2024 Nova Scotia 9 22 34 12 14 4 5 29 33 20
2022 National Capital Region 15 21 29 17 11 3 3 30 39 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 20 7 22 17 8 3 44 48 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 18 14 24 22 6 7 53 31 65
2022 British Columbia 36 26 31 7 0 0 0 7 63 15
2022 Nova Scotia 15 35 19 4 15 0 11 21 57 20
2020 National Capital Region 6 16 27 28 19 2 1 49 22 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 13 30 18 20 7 0 41 27 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 19 24 26 18 4 0 45 30 50
2020 Nova Scotia 16 7 35 27 15 0 0 42 23 15
2019 National Capital Region 10 23 25 22 14 5 2 38 35 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 25 29 40 0 0 0 40 30 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 18 20 21 26 9 2 52 25 50
2019 British Columbia 5 5 39 14 0 16 21 22 16 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 13 21 30 26 10 0 63 14 20

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 17 23 28 18 9 2 3 28 43 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 21 35 12 0 0 8 13 49 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 25 28 21 10 3 3 33 37 55
2024 British Columbia 28 0 17 13 28 0 13 48 32 10
2024 Nova Scotia 16 32 20 7 14 6 4 24 53 20
2022 National Capital Region 15 17 36 17 10 2 3 29 33 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 15 34 13 17 8 0 33 30 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 2 22 24 28 16 0 8 48 26 65
2022 British Columbia 9 7 72 7 6 0 0 12 16 15
2022 Nova Scotia 17 15 35 10 17 0 5 28 35 20
2020 National Capital Region 12 19 32 23 12 2 1 36 32 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 23 53 12 0 0 0 12 34 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 24 30 16 10 4 0 27 42 50
2020 Nova Scotia 6 14 31 50 0 0 0 50 20 15
2019 National Capital Region 11 18 31 22 13 3 2 36 31 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 30 26 27 5 0 0 32 42 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 12 30 36 9 2 0 46 23 50
2019 British Columbia 0 14 47 26 8 0 5 36 15 15
2019 Nova Scotia 5 32 40 23 0 0 0 23 38 20

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 8 16 32 28 13 1 2 43 24 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 14 34 19 8 0 0 27 38 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 14 35 34 10 2 2 45 19 55
2024 British Columbia 18 32 0 15 35 0 0 50 50 10
2024 Nova Scotia 13 18 23 22 24 0 0 46 31 20
2022 National Capital Region 7 12 36 25 18 1 2 44 19 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 8 45 34 11 0 0 44 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 9 32 30 18 0 8 52 13 65
2022 British Columbia 6 29 41 0 24 0 0 24 35 15
2022 Nova Scotia 8 26 18 22 21 0 5 45 36 20
2020 National Capital Region 11 27 33 21 7 1 0 29 38 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 24 51 5 7 0 0 12 36 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 25 34 18 6 0 0 24 42 50
2020 Nova Scotia 0 42 43 16 0 0 0 16 42 15
2019 National Capital Region 16 27 29 17 9 1 1 26 44 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 42 31 5 8 0 0 13 56 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 23 36 16 11 0 0 27 37 50
2019 British Columbia 18 44 22 17 0 0 0 17 62 15
2019 Nova Scotia 9 41 38 12 0 0 0 12 50 20

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 10 25 21 23 20 1 0 36 43 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 35 17 23 13 0 0 47 36 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 21 24 31 14 3 0 29 46 55
2024 British Columbia 28 19 11 22 21 0 0 47 43 10
2024 Nova Scotia 6 45 0 27 14 8 0 56 44 20
2022 National Capital Region 15 38 17 16 10 4 0 56 26 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 27 9 34 4 13 0 45 45 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 28 14 20 11 7 0 51 34 65
2022 British Columbia 7 30 21 28 15 0 0 36 43 15
2022 Nova Scotia 8 27 39 14 12 0 0 36 26 20
2020 National Capital Region 21 41 19 13 4 1 0 63 17 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 71 18 0 5 0 0 76 5 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 45 18 15 8 4 0 56 25 50
2020 Nova Scotia 0 57 27 8 8 0 0 57 16 15
2019 National Capital Region 18 41 19 13 4 4 0 62 18 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 44 30 0 0 5 0 69 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 41 18 14 0 8 0 65 15 50
2019 British Columbia 52 43 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 7 54 10 18 11 0 0 61 28 20

Diversity and inclusion

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 50 33 6 4 5 1 0 84 10 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 42 0 13 9 0 0 77 23 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 24 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 55
2024 British Columbia 58 28 6 0 7 0 0 86 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 78 9 5 4 4 0 0 87 8 20
2022 National Capital Region 64 23 5 3 4 0 0 87 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 25 8 3 0 8 0 88 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 29 4 5 0 1 0 90 5 65
2022 British Columbia 60 14 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 10
2022 Nova Scotia 61 29 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 20
2020 National Capital Region 58 26 5 5 5 1 0 85 10 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 24 5 18 0 0 0 77 18 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 33 11 4 2 2 0 82 6 50
2020 Nova Scotia 70 15 7 8 0 0 0 85 8 15
2019 National Capital Region 56 28 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 0 16 14 0 0 0 70 14 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 34 8 4 0 2 0 88 4 50
2019 British Columbia 49 42 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 62 31 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 20

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 54 30 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 13 14 0 9 0 0 77 9 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 25 3 3 2 0 0 92 5 55
2024 British Columbia 70 22 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 65 26 3 4 2 0 0 91 6 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 24 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 23 5 1 0 0 0 94 1 65
2022 British Columbia 70 16 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 10
2022 Nova Scotia 79 15 3 3 0 0 0 94 3 20
2020 National Capital Region 60 30 5 4 1 0 0 90 4 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 44 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 29 6 4 0 0 0 89 4 50
2020 Nova Scotia 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 56 35 3 4 1 0 0 91 6 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 21 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 37 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 50
2019 British Columbia 67 28 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 35 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 21 8 13 9 0 0 70 22 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 39 5 3 2 3 0 89 5 55
2024 British Columbia 70 22 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 73 23 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 57 31 6 4 2 0 0 88 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 25 8 4 0 8 0 87 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 26 13 2 0 0 0 85 2 65
2022 British Columbia 70 14 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 10
2022 Nova Scotia 61 37 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 20
2020 National Capital Region 51 35 6 6 1 1 0 87 7 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 50 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 42 4 2 0 2 0 94 2 50
2020 Nova Scotia 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 51 36 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 27 5 12 0 9 0 81 14 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 47 8 3 0 2 0 89 3 50
2019 British Columbia 57 35 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 54 46 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 30 37 17 7 7 2 0 69 14 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 48 0 13 9 8 0 76 24 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 36 7 13 10 1 0 70 23 55
2024 British Columbia 52 41 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 48 34 4 4 10 0 0 81 15 20
2022 National Capital Region 44 36 9 5 4 2 0 82 10 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 32 4 4 5 12 0 86 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 34 13 4 1 5 0 81 5 65
2022 British Columbia 54 26 6 7 8 0 0 80 15 15
2022 Nova Scotia 61 32 3 4 0 0 0 93 4 20
2020 National Capital Region 45 36 9 6 3 1 0 82 9 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 25 12 16 11 0 0 61 27 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 34 14 8 0 4 0 77 8 50
2020 Nova Scotia 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 47 36 10 5 2 1 0 84 7 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 56 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 40 18 2 0 6 0 79 2 50
2019 British Columbia 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 69 13 12 5 0 0 0 82 5 20

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 32 39 12 6 3 6 0 76 10 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 40 23 6 0 0 0 70 6 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 44 11 10 3 6 0 73 14 55
2024 British Columbia 65 22 0 0 0 13 0 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 45 45 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2022 National Capital Region 44 35 10 4 2 5 0 83 6 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 35 15 12 0 16 0 68 14 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 46 8 6 0 1 0 86 6 65
2022 British Columbia 57 11 15 16 0 0 0 69 16 15
2022 Nova Scotia 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 51 35 8 4 1 1 0 87 5 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 35 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 40 9 9 0 2 0 82 9 45
2020 Nova Scotia 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 55 33 7 2 0 2 1 91 2 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 51 9 0 0 5 0 91 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 26 18 0 0 3 0 82 0 50
2019 British Columbia 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 73 16 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 20

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 38 38 8 11 4 0 0 76 16 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 42 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 37 7 10 9 0 0 75 18 55
2024 British Columbia 57 22 13 0 7 0 0 79 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 59 31 0 0 9 0 0 91 9 20
2022 National Capital Region 56 32 4 5 3 0 0 89 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 40 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 41 6 4 1 0 0 88 5 65
2022 British Columbia 56 37 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 59 31 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 31 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 29 6 5 0 0 0 90 5 50
2020 Nova Scotia 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 62 29 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 28 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 50
2019 British Columbia 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 81 8 5 0 5 0 0 89 5 20

Anti-racism

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 40 29 8 8 6 5 5 76 16 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 13 15 22 9 0 0 54 31 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 26 13 7 2 11 11 73 11 55
2024 British Columbia 33 39 0 6 0 9 13 92 8 10
2024 Nova Scotia 52 16 4 0 0 22 6 94 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 42 26 8 5 4 7 7 79 11 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 31 5 13 0 21 4 77 17 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 22 12 5 5 7 7 74 11 65
2022 British Columbia 24 34 9 6 7 7 13 73 16 15
2022 Nova Scotia 65 12 3 3 0 13 4 93 4 20

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 40 26 10 7 6 7 5 74 14 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 14 8 28 9 0 0 55 38 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 32 15 7 0 6 9 74 8 55
2024 British Columbia 44 28 0 6 0 9 13 92 8 10
2024 Nova Scotia 39 26 0 4 0 22 10 94 6 20
2022 National Capital Region 41 26 8 7 3 8 6 79 12 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 30 5 13 0 21 4 77 17 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 23 12 4 4 8 6 76 10 65
2022 British Columbia 18 41 9 0 13 7 13 73 16 15
2022 Nova Scotia 70 11 8 3 0 5 4 88 4 20

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 27 24 21 6 3 18 2 63 11 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 9 36 7 0 8 6 49 9 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 23 20 5 3 30 2 59 11 55
2024 British Columbia 65 22 0 0 0 13 0 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 17 35 25 4 0 12 6 64 5 20
2022 National Capital Region 35 30 16 4 3 12 0 74 8 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 19 44 12 5 10 0 32 19 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 26 20 6 3 6 2 68 10 65
2022 British Columbia 50 8 34 0 9 0 0 58 9 15
2022 Nova Scotia 39 18 10 0 0 27 5 85 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 48 34 10 4 2 2 0 84 6 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 47 7 5 0 0 0 89 5 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 45 6 8 2 4 0 83 11 50
2020 Nova Scotia 47 53 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 38 29 8 8 6 7 4 75 16 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 21 6 22 17 0 0 55 39 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 48 7 7 0 7 5 85 8 55
2024 British Columbia 34 47 6 0 0 13 0 93 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 53 17 0 4 0 13 12 94 6 20
2022 National Capital Region 42 30 7 4 7 6 4 80 12 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 44 0 8 5 12 0 86 14 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 33 8 6 3 3 3 81 10 65
2022 British Columbia 44 33 16 7 0 0 0 77 7 15
2022 Nova Scotia 77 11 0 0 3 5 4 96 4 20
2020 National Capital Region 51 29 8 7 3 1 2 82 10 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 41 25 11 0 0 0 64 11 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 30 10 12 4 2 3 73 17 50
2020 Nova Scotia 72 0 0 8 0 13 7 90 10 15

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 18 22 3 6 38 3 47 16 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 30 21 0 0 30 0 70 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 14 13 5 0 63 1 49 15 55
2024 British Columbia 21 22 18 10 7 22 0 55 22 10
2024 Nova Scotia 4 21 18 4 0 43 11 53 9 20
2022 National Capital Region 15 21 18 3 3 37 3 60 9 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 14 36 6 5 28 0 35 15 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 7 18 2 3 49 11 46 11 65
2022 British Columbia 21 20 15 6 8 29 0 59 19 10
2022 Nova Scotia 7 11 33 0 0 41 8 35 0 20

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
2024 National Capital Region 0 8 25 19 31 10 8 9 60 10

Ethical workplace

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 27 27 14 10 9 5 8 62 21 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 15 7 13 9 14 7 63 28 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 31 14 10 3 12 4 67 16 55
2024 British Columbia 34 36 0 6 7 0 16 84 16 10
2024 Nova Scotia 28 30 8 0 13 8 11 73 16 20
2022 National Capital Region 28 29 16 5 5 9 8 69 12 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 37 13 12 0 23 5 64 17 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 29 16 2 3 8 14 74 5 65
2022 British Columbia 27 38 12 0 8 8 7 76 10 10
2022 Nova Scotia 25 15 7 17 0 22 14 63 27 20
2020 National Capital Region 29 36 14 7 3 6 4 73 12 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 24 18 17 0 5 0 63 18 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 29 10 6 7 8 7 73 15 45
2020 Nova Scotia 34 27 0 8 9 0 22 79 21 15
2019 National Capital Region 33 33 13 6 6 6 4 73 13 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 7 23 0 0 14 0 73 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 35 23 8 2 4 2 64 11 50
2019 British Columbia 31 64 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 50 27 5 0 0 8 9 94 0 20

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 37 41 12 3 5 1 0 80 8 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 38 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 39 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 55
2024 British Columbia 47 26 9 11 7 0 0 73 18 10
2024 Nova Scotia 53 29 4 0 5 9 0 90 5 20
2022 National Capital Region 42 32 10 7 5 2 1 77 13 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 33 4 15 0 23 0 74 20 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 35 13 13 2 3 0 71 16 65
2022 British Columbia 39 39 15 7 0 0 0 78 7 15
2022 Nova Scotia 39 40 18 3 0 0 0 79 3 20
2020 National Capital Region 49 35 8 3 3 1 1 85 7 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 26 18 25 0 0 0 57 25 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 42 10 0 3 4 2 87 3 50
2020 Nova Scotia 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 41 36 9 7 4 2 1 79 12 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 23 13 18 0 0 0 69 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 31 13 14 0 7 3 70 16 50
2019 British Columbia 46 37 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 15
2019 Nova Scotia 37 27 16 0 0 20 0 80 0 20

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 34 44 11 4 5 1 0 79 10 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 31 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 43 15 3 3 2 0 78 7 55
2024 British Columbia 34 39 19 7 0 0 0 73 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 49 42 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 20
2022 National Capital Region 40 35 16 5 4 1 0 75 9 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 37 17 5 5 5 0 72 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 37 22 8 0 2 0 70 8 65
2022 British Columbia 39 48 6 0 8 0 0 87 8 15
2022 Nova Scotia 43 50 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 48 36 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 37 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 41 14 7 0 4 0 78 7 50
2020 Nova Scotia 51 41 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 38 40 14 4 3 2 0 79 6 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 18 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 47 19 4 0 4 0 76 4 50
2019 British Columbia 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 59 30 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20

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 19 24 17 11 14 11 5 51 29 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 13 14 22 16 7 0 44 41 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 34 18 9 10 9 0 58 21 55
2024 British Columbia 21 10 19 6 7 22 14 48 22 10
2024 Nova Scotia 20 28 17 13 9 9 4 55 26 20
2022 National Capital Region 21 26 16 10 10 13 4 57 24 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 34 14 15 0 19 3 62 20 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 26 15 5 5 14 10 67 13 65
2022 British Columbia 24 12 21 0 15 21 7 50 21 15
2022 Nova Scotia 55 16 13 4 3 8 0 78 8 20
2020 National Capital Region 28 21 18 12 7 9 4 57 22 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 20 22 6 5 11 0 62 13 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 36 17 10 5 10 7 62 17 50
2020 Nova Scotia 34 41 8 9 0 8 0 81 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 21 24 19 11 9 12 4 53 24 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 30 38 5 9 5 0 46 15 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 26 21 13 2 9 3 60 17 50
2019 British Columbia 26 18 19 5 0 32 0 64 8 15
2019 Nova Scotia 31 20 29 4 4 12 0 58 9 20

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 46 6 10 5 0 0 79 15 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 48 0 7 17 0 0 76 24 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 52 2 10 4 0 0 84 14 55
2024 British Columbia 7 55 13 10 15 0 0 62 25 10
2024 Nova Scotia 28 46 5 9 12 0 0 74 21 20
2022 National Capital Region 37 48 3 8 4 0 0 85 11 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 40 0 14 4 0 0 81 19 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 44 3 8 0 0 0 90 8 65
2022 British Columbia 31 50 0 19 0 0 0 81 19 15
2022 Nova Scotia 27 62 4 0 7 0 0 89 7 20
2020 National Capital Region 31 46 5 14 3 0 0 77 18 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 47 5 19 7 0 0 70 25 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 42 10 12 7 0 0 72 18 50
2020 Nova Scotia 15 48 23 7 7 0 0 63 14 15

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 38 32 10 10 9 0 2 71 19 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 15 9 33 35 0 0 23 68 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 40 10 13 7 0 0 70 20 55
2024 British Columbia 56 15 9 13 7 0 0 71 21 10
2024 Nova Scotia 24 23 15 15 23 0 0 48 38 20
2022 National Capital Region 46 34 8 8 4 1 0 81 12 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 37 7 7 0 0 0 86 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 29 7 7 0 0 5 85 7 65
2022 British Columbia 49 29 8 14 0 0 0 78 14 15
2022 Nova Scotia 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 33 42 9 12 4 0 0 74 16 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 37 11 24 0 0 0 65 24 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 37 14 11 4 0 2 71 16 45
2020 Nova Scotia 30 28 22 7 13 0 0 58 20 15
2019 National Capital Region 52 33 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 14 0 26 0 0 0 74 26 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 29 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 50
2019 British Columbia 48 42 0 5 0 0 5 95 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 76 13 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 20

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 41 35 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 55 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 46 3 8 8 0 0 81 16 55
2024 British Columbia 37 56 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 33 34 18 11 4 0 0 67 15 20
2022 National Capital Region 53 35 5 4 3 0 0 88 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 33 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 41 3 5 0 0 4 92 5 65
2022 British Columbia 46 47 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 Nova Scotia 64 33 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 44 35 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 470
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 43 5 0 7 0 0 89 7 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 34 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 50
2020 Nova Scotia 56 36 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 58 32 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 27 10 16 0 0 0 74 16 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 38 17 2 0 0 0 81 2 50
2019 British Columbia 45 55 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 72 19 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 20

Use of official languages

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 69 20 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 28 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 77 21 0 2 0 0 0 98 2 55
2024 British Columbia 52 35 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 68 8 6 14 5 0 0 75 19 20

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 25 7 6 4 0 0 82 10 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 34 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 23 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 55
2024 British Columbia 42 36 9 0 0 0 13 90 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 51 39 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 20

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 83 12 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 8 6 9 0 0 0 84 9 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 90 8 2 0 0 0 0 98 0 55
2024 British Columbia 78 9 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 84 10 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 88 8 1 1 2 0 0 96 3 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 87 11 0 0 0 0 2 100 0 65
2022 British Columbia 81 7 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 Nova Scotia 97 3 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 National Capital Region 86 10 1 1 0 0 1 97 2 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 50
2019 British Columbia 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 81 14 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 15

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 54 28 14 3 0 1 0 83 3 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 37 15 0 0 8 0 84 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 24 8 2 2 0 0 88 3 55
2024 British Columbia 48 18 21 0 0 0 13 76 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 57 28 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 66 25 6 1 1 1 0 91 2 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 22 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 28 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 65
2022 British Columbia 82 11 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 59 18 18 0 4 0 0 78 4 20
2020 National Capital Region 69 19 8 3 0 1 0 88 3 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 26 7 0 0 6 0 92 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 38 0 3 0 2 0 97 3 50
2020 Nova Scotia 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 66 24 6 1 0 2 0 92 2 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 11 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 29 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 50
2019 British Columbia 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 68 27 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 12 88 420
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 55
2024 Nova Scotia 0 100 20
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 450
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 92 65
2022 British Columbia 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 10 90 480
2020 British Columbia 0 100 10
2020 Nova Scotia 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 10 90 590
2019 British Columbia 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 20

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 52 50
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 35
2020 National Capital Region 44 56 45
2019 National Capital Region 43 57 60

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 68 32 50
2022 National Capital Region 82 18 35
2020 National Capital Region 63 37 45
2019 National Capital Region 69 31 60

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 12 88 50
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 35
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 45

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 50
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 45
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 60

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 45

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 50
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 35

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 64 50
2022 National Capital Region 48 52 35
2020 National Capital Region 21 79 45
2019 National Capital Region 30 70 55

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 59 50
2022 National Capital Region 66 34 35
2020 National Capital Region 38 62 45
2019 National Capital Region 47 53 55

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 50
2022 National Capital Region 51 49 35
2020 National Capital Region 49 51 45
2019 National Capital Region 49 51 55

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 38 62 50
2022 National Capital Region 49 51 35
2020 National Capital Region 44 56 45
2019 National Capital Region 40 60 55

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 64 50
2022 National Capital Region 26 74 35
2020 National Capital Region 29 71 45
2019 National Capital Region 31 69 55

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 72 28 50
2022 National Capital Region 64 36 35
2020 National Capital Region 61 39 45
2019 National Capital Region 51 49 55

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 63 50
2022 National Capital Region 46 54 35
2020 National Capital Region 32 68 45
2019 National Capital Region 27 73 55

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 35
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 55

Question 60i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 45

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 87 50
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 35
2020 National Capital Region 17 83 45
2019 National Capital Region 14 86 55

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 41 50
2022 National Capital Region 67 33 35
2020 National Capital Region 42 58 45
2019 National Capital Region 45 55 55

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 21 79 50
2022 National Capital Region 34 66 35
2019 National Capital Region 15 85 55

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 19 81 50
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 35
2019 National Capital Region 19 81 55

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 71 29 50
2022 National Capital Region 52 48 35
2020 National Capital Region 72 28 45
2019 National Capital Region 41 59 55

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 74 50
2022 National Capital Region 36 64 35
2020 National Capital Region 33 67 45
2019 National Capital Region 30 70 55

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 82 50
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 35
2019 National Capital Region 17 83 55

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 15 85 50
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 35
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 55

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 35
2020 National Capital Region 11 89 45

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 35

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 35
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 45
2019 National Capital Region 21 79 55

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 17 83 50
2022 National Capital Region 16 84 35
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 45
2019 National Capital Region 17 83 55

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 21 79 50
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 35
2020 National Capital Region 17 83 45
2019 National Capital Region 24 76 55

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 35

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 35

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 35

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 35

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 45
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 35

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 26 74 35

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 80 45
2022 National Capital Region 18 82 35

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 87 45
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 35

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 35 65 45
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 35

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 35

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 50 50 45
2022 National Capital Region 39 61 35

Question 62m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 43 45
2022 National Capital Region 25 75 35

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 45
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 10 10 6 6 41 14 50 27 415
2022 National Capital Region 14 13 9 3 4 41 17 63 17 450
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 11 10 1 3 51 10 64 12 65
2020 National Capital Region 22 16 14 4 3 33 8 64 12 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 12 30 0 6 34 0 45 9 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 17 10 2 7 34 12 66 16 50
2020 Nova Scotia 7 15 0 0 0 55 23 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 17 14 15 5 5 33 10 54 19 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 14 31 7 0 40 0 37 12 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 14 15 8 0 23 12 64 12 50
2019 British Columbia 21 5 0 10 0 64 0 72 28 15
2019 Nova Scotia 23 7 22 0 0 48 0 58 0 20

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 23 33 14 5 6 17 2 68 14 420
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 30 12 7 8 24 0 65 19 55
2024 Nova Scotia 46 27 5 4 0 18 0 89 5 20
2022 National Capital Region 33 35 11 4 3 14 1 80 8 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 37 7 4 0 28 0 85 5 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 33 12 5 3 16 2 75 10 65
2022 British Columbia 43 34 0 15 0 9 0 84 16 15
2022 Nova Scotia 35 45 3 0 0 13 5 97 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 42 33 12 5 1 7 0 80 6 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 29 30 6 0 11 0 59 7 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 29 12 5 4 12 0 77 10 50
2020 Nova Scotia 52 35 0 0 0 13 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 39 32 13 5 2 9 1 79 7 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 43 16 7 0 10 0 75 7 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 36 11 9 0 10 0 78 10 50
2019 British Columbia 54 25 10 0 0 10 0 89 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 92 420
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 25
2022 Nova Scotia 0 100 20
2020 National Capital Region 9 91 480
2020 British Columbia 0 100 10
2020 Nova Scotia 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 8 92 585
2019 British Columbia 0 100 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 100 20

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 72 35
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 35
2020 National Capital Region 33 67 40
2019 National Capital Region 29 71 50

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 67 33 35
2022 National Capital Region 89 11 35
2020 National Capital Region 83 17 40
2019 National Capital Region 79 21 50

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 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 50

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 35

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 74 35
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 35

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 68 35
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 35
2020 National Capital Region 28 72 40
2019 National Capital Region 18 82 45

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 25 75 35
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 35
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 40
2019 National Capital Region 17 83 45

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 78 35
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 35
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 40
2019 National Capital Region 11 89 45

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 78 35
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 35
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 40
2019 National Capital Region 21 79 45

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 74 35
2022 National Capital Region 22 78 35
2020 National Capital Region 19 81 40
2019 National Capital Region 17 83 45

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 45

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 45

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 35

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 83 35
2022 National Capital Region 26 74 35
2020 National Capital Region 14 86 40
2019 National Capital Region 10 90 45

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 5 95 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 45

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 63 35
2022 National Capital Region 24 76 35
2020 National Capital Region 17 83 40
2019 National Capital Region 22 78 45

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 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 45

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 53 47 35
2022 National Capital Region 39 61 35
2020 National Capital Region 34 66 40
2019 National Capital Region 20 80 45

Question 68b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 35

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 35

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 21 79 35

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 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 35
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 45

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 35

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 35
2020 National Capital Region 17 83 40

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 12 88 35
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 35
2019 National Capital Region 9 91 45

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 42 58 35
2022 National Capital Region 43 57 35
2020 National Capital Region 49 51 40
2019 National Capital Region 47 53 45

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 0 100 35

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 35

Question 69c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35

Question 69d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35

Question 69e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35

Question 69f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 18 82 35

Question 69g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 18 82 35

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 35

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 84 35
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 35

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 23 77 35
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 35

Question 69k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 83 35
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 35

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 58 35
2022 National Capital Region 43 57 35

Question 69m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 41 35
2022 National Capital Region 52 48 35

Question 69p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 78 35
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 12 13 4 4 44 10 54 18 420
2022 National Capital Region 19 11 11 4 3 42 10 64 13 450
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 12 12 3 1 44 8 66 9 65
2020 National Capital Region 22 15 14 2 3 35 8 66 10 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 12 30 5 6 29 0 41 16 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 18 11 4 0 40 12 69 9 50
2020 Nova Scotia 16 6 0 0 0 63 15 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 19 14 13 3 2 38 10 63 11 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 18 38 0 5 32 0 37 7 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 14 20 3 0 32 10 61 4 50
2019 British Columbia 39 0 5 0 0 42 14 88 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 23 0 29 0 0 48 0 44 0 20

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 25 32 14 4 4 18 2 72 10 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 27 14 0 9 8 0 75 10 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 31 12 5 2 27 0 74 9 55
2024 British Columbia 57 16 14 0 0 13 0 84 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 46 26 8 0 0 19 0 90 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 37 35 10 3 3 11 1 81 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 35 15 0 0 19 0 81 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 29 12 6 1 15 0 78 8 65
2022 British Columbia 51 19 13 8 0 9 0 78 8 15
2022 Nova Scotia 49 26 0 3 4 13 5 91 9 20
2020 National Capital Region 43 32 13 3 2 7 1 82 5 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 31 26 6 0 6 0 66 6 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 35 12 4 0 10 0 82 5 50
2020 Nova Scotia 67 20 0 0 0 13 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 41 32 13 2 2 9 1 80 5 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 31 15 0 5 13 0 78 5 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 39 15 3 0 6 0 81 3 50
2019 British Columbia 68 17 10 0 0 5 0 89 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 78 17 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20

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 27 73 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 56 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 70 55
2024 Nova Scotia 27 73 20
2022 National Capital Region 25 75 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 78 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 82 65
2022 British Columbia 26 74 15
2022 Nova Scotia 10 90 20
2020 National Capital Region 20 80 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 75 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 82 45
2020 Nova Scotia 14 86 15
2019 National Capital Region 19 81 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 63 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 76 50
2019 British Columbia 41 59 15
2019 Nova Scotia 4 96 20

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 72 28 115
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 34 20
2022 National Capital Region 63 37 110
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 29 15
2020 National Capital Region 58 42 95

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 80 20 115
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 27 20
2022 National Capital Region 74 26 110
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 88 12 95
2019 National Capital Region 90 10 105
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 100 0 15

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 31 49 7 7 4 1 0 81 12 95
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 33 8 0 8 0 0 84 8 15
2022 National Capital Region 51 31 7 7 3 0 1 83 10 85
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2020 National Capital Region 52 29 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 85
2019 National Capital Region 57 27 3 7 5 0 0 85 12 95
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 53 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 15

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 49 27 7 9 4 2 2 79 14 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 35 0 23 0 8 8 72 28 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 40 2 7 4 0 4 86 12 55
2024 British Columbia 33 48 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 80 15 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 56 28 4 5 2 1 3 87 8 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 28 12 5 0 0 0 83 5 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 6 1 0 5 3 92 1 65
2022 British Columbia 66 21 6 8 0 0 0 87 8 15
2022 Nova Scotia 89 7 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 20
2020 National Capital Region 56 29 6 4 2 1 1 87 7 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 31 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 29 5 4 0 4 3 91 4 50
2020 Nova Scotia 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

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 51 30 6 6 5 1 2 83 11 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 22 7 7 16 0 0 70 23 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 36 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 55
2024 British Columbia 64 28 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 86 9 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2022 National Capital Region 56 30 5 3 3 1 1 88 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 24 0 16 5 0 0 79 21 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 27 4 5 2 2 3 89 7 65
2022 British Columbia 66 28 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 71 21 0 0 0 8 0 100 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 56 25 7 6 4 1 1 82 10 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 35 7 0 11 0 0 82 11 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 33 11 10 2 0 0 77 12 50
2020 Nova Scotia 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 3 4 8 8 40 8 29 77 11 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 9 20 6 7 0 45 25 39 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 2 5 9 9 34 7 34 73 12 55
2024 British Columbia 0 10 27 0 32 13 18 46 14 10
2024 Nova Scotia 0 0 13 0 50 4 34 79 0 20
2022 National Capital Region 3 4 10 6 42 6 29 74 11 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 3 13 7 44 0 28 70 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 2 8 7 37 0 43 78 8 65
2022 British Columbia 6 16 0 8 38 7 25 68 32 15
2022 Nova Scotia 0 3 0 0 67 0 30 95 5 20

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 19 40 17 11 8 4 1 62 20 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 60 14 7 6 0 0 72 14 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 47 23 13 7 2 0 57 20 55
2024 British Columbia 40 33 19 7 0 0 0 73 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 31 45 13 6 5 0 0 76 10 20
2022 National Capital Region 31 41 13 6 6 3 0 74 13 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 54 18 8 0 5 0 73 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 34 14 16 5 3 0 64 21 65
2022 British Columbia 37 27 7 15 13 0 0 65 28 15
2022 Nova Scotia 32 34 24 0 10 0 0 66 10 20
2020 National Capital Region 49 37 8 3 1 0 1 88 4 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 60 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 40 2 6 2 0 0 90 8 50
2020 Nova Scotia 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 41 41 9 5 1 3 0 85 6 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 36 16 8 0 0 0 75 8 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 45 6 4 0 6 0 90 4 50
2019 British Columbia 63 30 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 30 70 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 20 41 22 7 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 0 43 20 9 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 25 35 26 8 55
2024 British Columbia 16 15 46 24 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 8 26 27 33 5 20
2022 National Capital Region 8 30 37 19 6 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 28 49 23 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 29 36 18 2 65
2022 British Columbia 7 19 25 35 13 15
2022 Nova Scotia 7 26 38 28 0 20

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 50 29 10 3 5 2 1 82 8 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 29 13 6 9 0 0 71 16 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 29 5 3 3 3 0 89 6 55
2024 British Columbia 91 0 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 78 4 10 0 9 0 0 81 9 20
2022 National Capital Region 58 26 7 3 3 2 1 87 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 32 16 0 0 5 0 83 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 22 9 4 1 2 3 85 5 65
2022 British Columbia 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 81 6 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 54 28 9 5 2 1 1 83 7 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 53 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 34 8 4 4 2 0 84 8 50
2020 Nova Scotia 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 44 29 7 10 6 1 1 75 17 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 30 6 7 22 0 0 65 29 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 35 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 55
2024 British Columbia 74 17 0 0 0 9 0 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 82 5 4 5 4 0 0 87 9 20
2022 National Capital Region 48 29 8 7 5 2 1 79 12 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 16 0 32 9 0 0 60 40 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 25 3 11 5 1 3 80 17 65
2022 British Columbia 35 41 6 0 19 0 0 76 19 15
2022 Nova Scotia 64 11 10 0 7 8 0 82 7 20
2020 National Capital Region 47 29 7 9 6 1 1 77 16 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 45 7 5 7 0 0 81 12 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 39 10 13 4 0 0 74 16 50
2020 Nova Scotia 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 19 35 15 18 11 1 0 55 30 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 29 21 0 23 0 0 56 23 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 35 12 22 9 0 0 57 32 55
2024 British Columbia 47 37 9 0 7 0 0 84 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 32 37 4 17 11 0 0 68 28 20
2022 National Capital Region 33 40 10 9 7 1 0 74 17 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 50 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 45 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 65
2022 British Columbia 37 35 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 15
2022 Nova Scotia 37 51 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 40 34 14 10 2 1 0 74 12 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 42 18 5 0 0 0 78 5 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 30 16 8 8 0 0 67 17 50
2020 Nova Scotia 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 33 41 13 7 3 2 0 76 11 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 51 21 0 7 0 0 72 7 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 43 23 4 2 6 0 69 6 50
2019 British Columbia 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 47 49 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 20

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 15 54 12 14 5 1 0 69 19 135
2022 National Capital Region 15 56 11 14 3 1 0 72 17 150
2020 National Capital Region 22 49 14 9 3 0 3 74 12 150
2019 National Capital Region 23 49 12 9 1 2 3 76 11 165

Work-related stress

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 37 25 15 6 12 0 4 39 61 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 30 14 0 27 0 0 29 71 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 30 16 14 8 0 3 30 70 55
2024 British Columbia 37 25 0 13 18 0 6 39 61 10
2024 Nova Scotia 36 35 14 6 5 0 5 38 62 20
2022 National Capital Region 32 27 19 8 11 1 3 445
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 27 17 19 20 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 29 20 2 19 0 1 65
2022 British Columbia 0 21 32 33 15 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 28 44 8 14 7 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 30 30 20 11 8 1 1 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 29 23 19 5 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 31 23 6 12 0 0 45
2020 Nova Scotia 36 42 14 0 8 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 23 27 24 11 15 0 1 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 32 25 11 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 17 22 18 19 2 0 50
2019 British Columbia 27 38 12 13 10 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 38 22 33 0 7 0 0 20

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 18 25 21 15 18 0 2 19 81 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 32 25 16 15 0 0 13 87 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 31 21 7 13 0 0 28 72 55
2024 British Columbia 48 33 19 0 0 0 0 48 52 10
2024 Nova Scotia 28 44 18 5 4 0 0 28 72 20
2022 National Capital Region 17 27 24 17 15 0 1 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 28 27 16 16 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 25 27 8 11 0 0 65
2022 British Columbia 13 40 34 7 6 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 31 17 32 11 4 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 20 31 21 16 11 0 0 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 19 24 25 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 26 27 2 10 0 0 50
2020 Nova Scotia 43 30 20 7 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 28 29 24 12 8 0 0 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 30 10 21 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 29 19 13 13 2 0 50
2019 British Columbia 33 18 25 10 5 8 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 40 47 9 4 0 0 0 20

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 21 26 21 11 19 0 2 21 79 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 14 21 15 0 0 8 47 53 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 26 14 8 5 2 5 42 58 55
2024 British Columbia 48 17 9 27 0 0 0 48 52 10
2024 Nova Scotia 33 31 32 0 4 0 0 33 67 20
2022 National Capital Region 23 29 24 14 9 0 1 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 35 28 6 4 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 27 21 5 8 0 0 65
2022 British Columbia 18 53 15 7 6 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 42 40 10 3 0 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 27 29 20 15 9 0 0 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 35 24 13 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 22 29 5 8 0 2 50
2020 Nova Scotia 56 30 14 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 33 32 19 10 4 0 0 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 53 8 10 9 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 26 25 4 5 5 0 50
2019 British Columbia 50 35 10 5 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 66 30 0 4 0 0 0 20

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 17 17 25 16 23 1 2 17 83 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 22 13 7 23 8 0 29 71 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 15 20 11 15 2 10 32 68 55
2024 British Columbia 28 36 7 9 19 0 0 28 72 10
2024 Nova Scotia 21 33 28 18 0 0 0 21 79 20
2022 National Capital Region 20 19 23 18 18 0 1 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 18 20 21 14 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 32 14 10 10 2 3 65
2022 British Columbia 6 15 26 21 32 0 0 10
2022 Nova Scotia 27 10 35 8 15 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 27 25 20 14 13 1 1 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 18 16 24 11 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 25 13 22 4 2 2 45
2020 Nova Scotia 22 21 41 9 0 7 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 31 27 20 14 7 0 1 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 43 5 14 9 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 16 23 10 14 7 0 50
2019 British Columbia 31 49 15 0 5 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 70 25 0 5 0 0 0 20

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 46 15 10 7 8 0 13 53 47 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 6 0 0 14 0 25 72 28 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 15 2 3 3 0 21 71 29 55
2024 British Columbia 84 16 0 0 0 0 0 84 16 10
2024 Nova Scotia 76 8 5 4 0 0 6 81 19 20
2022 National Capital Region 47 22 12 8 7 0 4 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 14 16 5 0 0 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 8 7 8 6 0 5 65
2022 British Columbia 66 21 0 7 6 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 65 14 11 0 0 0 9 20
2020 National Capital Region 45 23 12 8 7 1 4 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 7 28 0 5 0 5 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 18 14 4 6 0 10 45
2020 Nova Scotia 79 14 7 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 59 23 8 5 2 0 4 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 27 14 5 9 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 11 13 5 5 2 13 50
2019 British Columbia 66 19 15 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 86 5 8 0 0 0 0 20

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 24 20 22 14 18 0 1 25 75 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 16 27 7 15 0 8 30 70 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 28 15 8 24 1 2 22 78 55
2024 British Columbia 59 0 24 10 7 0 0 59 41 10
2024 Nova Scotia 14 45 14 0 27 0 0 14 86 20
2022 National Capital Region 33 26 20 10 11 0 0 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 42 17 5 0 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 20 18 15 8 0 0 65
2022 British Columbia 33 27 11 7 21 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 26 44 15 3 7 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 33 25 18 14 11 0 0 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 23 23 12 0 0 5 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 27 16 6 9 2 0 50
2020 Nova Scotia 54 33 7 6 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 43 24 17 10 6 1 1 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 39 34 17 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 24 13 5 8 2 0 50
2019 British Columbia 47 37 10 5 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 61 24 10 4 0 0 0 20

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 24 27 20 15 13 1 1 24 76 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 15 35 23 0 0 8 22 78 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 19 16 15 14 2 8 30 70 55
2024 British Columbia 44 6 29 0 7 0 13 50 50 10
2024 Nova Scotia 25 40 17 9 10 0 0 25 75 20
2022 National Capital Region 37 30 17 5 9 1 1 445
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 26 34 6 4 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 23 19 12 8 0 0 65
2022 British Columbia 36 12 35 9 8 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 41 39 8 3 4 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 33 31 20 10 5 1 1 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 41 11 18 5 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 29 16 13 4 2 0 50
2020 Nova Scotia 29 51 7 13 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 31 35 21 7 3 0 1 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 54 23 5 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 38 18 9 6 4 0 50
2019 British Columbia 38 49 0 13 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 36 45 19 0 0 0 0 20

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 20 27 22 12 16 0 2 21 79 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 29 28 23 0 0 0 20 80 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 15 20 7 13 2 7 41 59 55
2024 British Columbia 35 15 21 9 7 0 13 41 59 10
2024 Nova Scotia 26 26 14 21 14 0 0 26 74 20
2022 National Capital Region 27 34 18 11 9 0 2 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 28 32 15 0 0 5 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 28 15 7 6 0 2 65
2022 British Columbia 30 19 32 13 6 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 27 21 29 15 7 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 27 30 20 15 8 0 1 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 28 24 17 5 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 23 23 8 10 2 2 50
2020 Nova Scotia 0 37 27 36 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 31 34 22 7 5 0 1 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 37 45 5 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 36 22 7 0 4 0 50
2019 British Columbia 50 35 10 5 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 37 35 22 5 0 0 0 20

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 28 26 18 12 14 0 2 29 71 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 30 21 23 6 0 0 20 80 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 30 10 15 6 0 3 37 63 55
2024 British Columbia 57 17 10 9 7 0 0 57 43 10
2024 Nova Scotia 23 33 9 21 14 0 0 23 77 20
2022 National Capital Region 36 29 17 8 8 0 2 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 6 45 11 0 0 5 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 24 14 7 6 0 0 65
2022 British Columbia 30 13 21 19 17 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 15 35 25 23 3 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 34 29 17 13 6 0 0 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 28 5 36 5 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 23 29 18 4 0 2 45
2020 Nova Scotia 17 27 27 29 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 31 31 19 12 6 0 1 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 39 40 10 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 22 32 5 4 6 0 50
2019 British Columbia 25 42 5 18 0 9 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 19 46 31 4 0 0 0 20

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 42 20 14 9 13 1 1 43 57 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 14 6 23 6 0 8 46 54 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 27 11 3 8 2 0 49 51 55
2024 British Columbia 52 6 0 21 7 0 13 60 40 10
2024 Nova Scotia 53 24 5 13 4 0 0 53 47 20
2022 National Capital Region 47 26 13 6 7 0 1 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 26 14 8 3 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 20 12 7 7 1 2 65
2022 British Columbia 58 21 0 13 8 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 76 14 7 0 3 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 47 28 12 8 4 0 0 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 29 12 17 12 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 24 16 2 4 0 2 50
2020 Nova Scotia 65 35 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 47 25 14 7 5 1 1 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 34 24 13 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 34 18 8 0 4 0 50
2019 British Columbia 59 27 5 0 0 9 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 62 21 18 0 0 0 0 20

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 53 24 8 5 6 1 4 55 45 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 58 6 0 0 0 17 23 77 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 25 10 4 3 0 0 58 42 55
2024 British Columbia 22 50 7 0 7 0 13 25 75 10
2024 Nova Scotia 44 23 19 8 0 0 5 47 53 20
2022 National Capital Region 58 22 11 4 2 1 1 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 15 29 0 0 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 20 12 7 1 0 0 65
2022 British Columbia 71 0 6 15 8 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 34 56 4 7 0 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 30 27 25 12 6 1 0 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 22 29 6 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 26 8 12 6 2 0 50
2020 Nova Scotia 32 20 28 7 13 0 0 15

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 35 29 19 8 6 0 3 36 64 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 34 38 17 11 0 0 0 100 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 39 9 3 12 0 2 36 64 55
2024 British Columbia 43 20 19 10 0 0 7 46 54 10
2024 Nova Scotia 33 32 26 9 0 0 0 33 67 20
2022 National Capital Region 38 28 17 9 7 0 1 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 29 32 3 0 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 19 10 13 5 0 0 65
2022 British Columbia 35 43 8 14 0 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 25 39 20 8 4 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 34 28 20 13 4 0 1 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 31 29 5 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 37 12 9 10 0 0 50
2020 Nova Scotia 45 42 13 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 40 32 16 6 5 0 1 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 55 26 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 31 18 10 4 4 0 50
2019 British Columbia 22 50 18 5 5 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 46 46 4 4 0 0 0 20

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 37 21 13 9 15 0 5 39 61 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 7 35 15 17 8 0 20 80 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 12 24 9 19 0 0 37 63 55
2024 British Columbia 50 0 32 10 7 0 0 50 50 10
2024 Nova Scotia 23 4 44 0 24 0 5 25 75 20
2022 National Capital Region 51 19 14 4 9 1 2 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 35 10 5 0 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 17 14 5 6 1 4 65
2022 British Columbia 58 14 0 13 15 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 71 24 0 0 0 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 47 25 15 7 4 1 1 470
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 23 18 18 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 25 10 8 5 2 4 50
2020 Nova Scotia 43 41 16 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 57 21 11 4 5 1 1 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 33 9 9 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 14 18 4 2 7 0 50
2019 British Columbia 69 21 0 5 0 0 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 91 4 5 0 0 0 0 20

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 52 28 10 5 4 0 1 52 48 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 35 14 8 9 0 0 33 67 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 32 6 6 3 0 5 50 50 55
2024 British Columbia 44 15 11 10 7 13 0 50 50 10
2024 Nova Scotia 46 35 5 8 0 0 5 49 51 20
2022 National Capital Region 49 28 15 3 4 0 1 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 21 0 0 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 13 22 1 2 0 0 65
2022 British Columbia 54 20 13 13 0 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 63 32 0 0 0 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 25 31 24 10 8 0 1 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 46 24 0 7 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 47 16 8 15 0 0 45
2020 Nova Scotia 7 50 36 7 0 0 0 15

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 69 12 4 3 3 0 9 76 24 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 29 7 0 0 0 8 60 40 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 16 2 0 5 0 15 74 26 55
2024 British Columbia 84 7 0 0 0 9 0 92 8 10
2024 Nova Scotia 54 13 10 0 5 0 19 66 34 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 16 6 5 6 0 9 64 36 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 13 0 0 8 0 53 47 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 13 4 7 9 2 8 62 38 55
2024 British Columbia 62 29 0 0 0 9 0 68 32 10
2024 Nova Scotia 45 9 15 5 5 6 14 57 43 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 70 11 5 3 5 1 6 75 25 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 6 6 0 9 8 0 76 24 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 17 4 3 5 0 10 69 31 55
2024 British Columbia 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 94 6 10
2024 Nova Scotia 81 9 0 0 5 0 5 85 15 20
2022 National Capital Region 74 5 6 2 4 1 7 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 6 3 0 5 0 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 86 8 1 1 2 0 1 65
2022 British Columbia 87 0 0 13 0 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 83 0 4 0 0 0 13 20
2020 National Capital Region 78 9 5 3 2 0 4 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 19 7 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 6 2 4 4 2 10 50
2020 Nova Scotia 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 75 10 4 4 3 1 3 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 19 0 0 0 5 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 16 4 2 2 2 4 50
2019 British Columbia 90 5 5 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 20

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 60 21 8 3 5 0 4 62 38 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 23 0 0 0 0 8 75 25 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 16 4 5 3 0 10 70 30 55
2024 British Columbia 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 73 27 10
2024 Nova Scotia 78 13 4 0 0 0 5 82 18 20
2022 National Capital Region 68 15 7 3 3 0 5 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 19 4 0 5 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 15 1 0 1 0 1 65
2022 British Columbia 66 19 7 8 0 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 78 10 7 0 0 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 68 17 9 3 1 0 1 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 12 6 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 32 6 4 0 0 8 45
2020 Nova Scotia 76 7 17 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 63 21 9 3 3 0 2 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 13 16 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 18 7 4 4 2 1 50
2019 British Columbia 64 25 5 5 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 72 24 4 0 0 0 0 20

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 59 16 8 5 9 0 3 61 39 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 7 7 7 10 0 8 66 34 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 6 4 7 5 0 8 77 23 55
2024 British Columbia 67 33 0 0 0 0 0 67 33 10
2024 Nova Scotia 64 13 13 0 5 0 5 68 32 20
2022 National Capital Region 69 12 5 3 6 0 4 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 12 8 8 5 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 8 4 2 2 0 1 65
2022 British Columbia 58 8 28 6 0 0 0 10
2022 Nova Scotia 81 10 0 4 0 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 68 15 7 5 4 0 1 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 21 6 5 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 16 2 7 7 0 11 45
2020 Nova Scotia 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 64 18 7 5 4 0 2 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 10 0 0 6 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 20 8 1 0 2 5 50
2019 British Columbia 81 19 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 85 7 8 0 0 0 0 20

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 56 8 7 3 2 0 23 74 26 410
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 7 0 0 8 0 27 79 21 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 8 6 0 2 1 30 76 24 55
2024 British Columbia 63 0 0 0 0 0 37 100 0 10
2024 Nova Scotia 54 8 4 0 0 0 33 82 18 20
2022 National Capital Region 60 9 6 2 2 1 21 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 8 4 0 0 0 16 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 5 0 1 0 0 21 65
2022 British Columbia 60 19 7 8 0 0 6 15
2022 Nova Scotia 66 10 0 0 0 0 24 20
2020 National Capital Region 61 11 6 2 1 0 19 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 7 6 0 0 0 11 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 10 6 2 0 0 35 45
2020 Nova Scotia 78 7 0 0 0 0 15 15
2019 National Capital Region 58 11 5 2 1 0 23 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 9 9 0 0 0 5 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 8 0 4 0 2 24 50
2019 British Columbia 46 5 5 0 0 0 43 15
2019 Nova Scotia 77 8 0 0 0 0 15 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 70 15 6 1 1 0 7 75 25 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 7 0 0 0 0 19 91 9 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 12 3 4 2 1 6 78 22 55
2024 British Columbia 71 21 0 0 0 0 9 77 23 10
2024 Nova Scotia 64 25 6 0 0 0 5 68 32 20
2022 National Capital Region 71 12 5 2 2 0 8 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 17 0 0 0 0 5 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 10 8 0 3 0 4 65
2022 British Columbia 80 6 6 8 0 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 81 10 4 0 0 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 76 14 4 1 1 0 4 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 16 7 0 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 27 2 2 4 0 9 50
2020 Nova Scotia 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 73 13 5 2 0 0 6 580
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 24 9 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 21 14 0 0 2 1 50
2019 British Columbia 76 14 10 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 20

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 62 18 8 1 5 0 4 65 35 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 13 0 7 15 8 9 58 42 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 23 6 2 3 0 6 64 36 55
2024 British Columbia 74 10 0 16 0 0 0 74 26 10
2024 Nova Scotia 63 18 4 0 10 0 5 66 34 20
2022 National Capital Region 77 10 3 2 2 1 6 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 24 5 3 5 0 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 8 7 8 1 0 3 65
2022 British Columbia 72 21 0 0 8 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 91 4 0 0 0 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 74 13 6 3 1 1 2 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 18 5 7 5 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 12 14 2 0 0 9 50
2020 Nova Scotia 66 15 13 6 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 80 9 3 1 2 1 4 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 17 5 9 12 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 7 12 1 4 2 4 50
2019 British Columbia 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 95 5 0 0 0 0 0 20

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 45 27 11 8 6 0 3 47 53 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 21 21 0 0 0 17 49 51 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 30 10 5 8 0 9 43 57 55
2024 British Columbia 79 0 0 0 7 13 0 91 9 10
2024 Nova Scotia 56 17 10 8 5 0 5 59 41 20
2022 National Capital Region 48 24 15 7 4 1 2 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 21 14 0 0 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 29 10 7 1 0 0 65
2022 British Columbia 79 0 6 7 8 0 0 15
2022 Nova Scotia 32 40 15 5 4 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 45 28 15 5 5 1 1 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 17 23 7 0 0 0 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 31 11 5 4 2 2 50
2020 Nova Scotia 43 29 28 0 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 50 25 16 4 2 0 1 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 32 14 9 7 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 23 13 2 1 4 0 50
2019 British Columbia 46 27 19 8 0 0 0 15
2019 Nova Scotia 60 22 14 4 0 0 0 20

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 10 28 32 18 12 0 0 38 30 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 63 14 16 0 0 7 30 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 41 23 22 6 0 0 48 29 55
2024 British Columbia 16 58 19 0 7 0 0 73 7 10
2024 Nova Scotia 10 40 30 11 10 0 0 49 20 20
2022 National Capital Region 8 32 36 16 8 1 0 40 23 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 23 45 15 4 0 0 36 19 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 38 36 11 1 0 0 51 13 65
2022 British Columbia 13 41 26 6 14 0 0 54 20 15
2022 Nova Scotia 7 54 32 7 0 0 0 61 7 20
2020 National Capital Region 14 31 35 15 4 0 0 46 19 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 18 52 12 5 0 0 30 18 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 30 27 10 11 2 0 51 21 50
2020 Nova Scotia 14 45 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 15
2019 National Capital Region 20 33 33 10 2 0 0 54 13 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 37 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 39 29 13 0 4 0 57 14 50
2019 British Columbia 22 54 19 5 0 0 0 76 5 15
2019 Nova Scotia 36 60 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20

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 17 27 33 13 9 0 0 22 44 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 27 49 7 0 0 0 7 44 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 26 32 25 10 0 0 35 33 55
2024 British Columbia 21 36 13 0 30 0 0 30 57 10
2024 Nova Scotia 5 26 31 28 10 0 0 38 31 20
2022 National Capital Region 9 18 39 22 11 0 0 34 27 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 16 38 32 0 0 0 32 30 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 19 33 29 17 0 0 46 22 65
2022 British Columbia 22 13 47 6 13 0 0 19 34 15
2022 Nova Scotia 3 6 38 46 6 0 0 52 9 20
2020 National Capital Region 11 19 34 24 11 0 0 36 30 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 25 42 19 14 0 0 33 25 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 10 30 27 20 0 0 47 22 50
2020 Nova Scotia 0 6 49 29 16 0 0 45 6 15
2019 National Capital Region 6 15 41 21 16 0 0 37 22 585
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 16 35 34 7 0 0 42 23 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 18 30 35 8 4 0 44 24 50
2019 British Columbia 5 37 28 21 9 0 0 30 42 15
2019 Nova Scotia 0 10 35 29 26 0 0 55 10 20
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

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 25 65 420
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 61 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 59 55
2024 British Columbia 46 24 10
2024 Nova Scotia 24 66 20
2022 National Capital Region 31 55 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 47 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 49 65
2022 British Columbia 38 49 15
2022 Nova Scotia 55 37 20
2020 National Capital Region 33 51 480
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 24 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 47 50
2020 Nova Scotia 28 50 15

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 64 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 69 20
2022 National Capital Region 30 70 140
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 59 20
2020 National Capital Region 37 63 160
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 66 15

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 36 16 9 9 10 1 19 45 55 415
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 6 16 8 0 0 29 57 43 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 21 9 4 11 5 21 40 60 55
2024 British Columbia 52 0 16 0 7 0 24 69 31 10
2024 Nova Scotia 27 26 28 0 5 5 9 31 69 20
2022 National Capital Region 35 17 15 7 10 2 15 450
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 19 3 9 12 0 18 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 11 5 4 6 2 30 65
2022 British Columbia 27 19 13 12 8 0 22 15
2022 Nova Scotia 53 13 16 4 4 0 9 20
2020 National Capital Region 35 19 17 13 7 1 8 475
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 17 31 12 0 0 6 15
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 15 15 4 9 5 18 50
2020 Nova Scotia 49 27 8 8 9 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 34 15 16 13 14 0 7 570
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 34 5 11 5 0 10 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 18 19 17 11 3 10 50
2019 British Columbia 29 13 10 10 5 8 24 15
2019 Nova Scotia 39 18 18 12 7 0 6 20

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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 13 22 18 8 33 3 4 37 44 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 23 15 10 29 0 4 44 41 20
2022 National Capital Region 10 20 23 15 27 1 3 32 44 140
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 4 15 17 37 5 12 17 65 20
2020 National Capital Region 16 22 16 23 15 1 7 42 40 160
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 20 17 13 23 0 10 41 40 15

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 4 16 14 12 46 0 8 21 63 110
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 15 15 16 39 6 4 22 62 20
2022 National Capital Region 5 14 13 23 40 3 3 20 67 140
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15 6 9 50 10 11 19 74 20
2020 National Capital Region 9 20 12 23 31 0 5 31 56 160
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 17 12 30 30 0 0 29 60 15
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