2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada by Question 116. Which religion(s) or belief system(s) do you identify with?

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 Buddhism 35 51 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2024 Christianity 36 38 13 8 3 0 1 76 12 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 41 36 10 9 5 0 0 77 14 55
2024 Islam 40 40 14 6 0 0 0 80 6 25
2024 Secular belief system 31 41 9 12 7 0 0 72 19 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 39 36 5 9 12 0 0 74 21 35

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 35 58 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Christianity 34 37 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 33 40 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 55
2024 Islam 39 21 25 8 7 0 0 60 15 25
2024 Secular belief system 30 42 11 9 8 0 0 72 17 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 31 40 14 8 5 0 0 72 14 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 51 28 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 15
2024 Christianity 48 37 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 45 41 3 9 2 0 0 86 10 55
2024 Islam 59 30 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 25
2024 Secular belief system 43 36 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 51 31 4 6 9 0 0 82 14 35

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 61 19 7 14 0 0 0 80 14 15
2024 Christianity 38 42 13 3 3 0 0 81 7 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 57 21 10 5 5 2 0 79 11 55
2024 Islam 36 40 21 3 0 0 0 76 3 25
2024 Secular belief system 28 44 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 33 43 7 12 6 0 0 76 17 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 29 44 7 7 13 0 0 73 20 15
2024 Christianity 32 33 19 10 6 1 0 65 16 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 44 22 14 5 14 0 0 66 19 55
2024 Islam 44 19 22 9 6 0 0 63 15 25
2024 Secular belief system 20 33 16 18 13 1 0 53 31 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 23 34 18 9 6 9 0 64 16 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 37 36 7 14 6 0 0 73 20 15
2024 Christianity 32 36 17 9 5 0 0 68 14 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 42 21 14 10 12 0 0 64 22 55
2024 Islam 33 22 21 15 6 3 0 56 22 25
2024 Secular belief system 20 36 16 17 11 0 0 56 28 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 21 41 22 10 3 3 0 64 13 35

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 Buddhism 28 17 8 15 26 5 0 48 43 15
2024 Christianity 32 29 17 10 8 4 0 63 19 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 39 29 14 7 7 3 0 71 15 55
2024 Islam 33 21 25 9 11 0 0 54 21 25
2024 Secular belief system 23 23 18 18 12 6 1 49 32 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 40 16 17 11 6 7 3 62 19 35
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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 Buddhism 47 40 0 0 0 0 13 100 0 15
2024 Christianity 55 30 8 3 1 0 2 87 4 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 50 21 12 9 5 2 2 74 15 55
2024 Islam 44 36 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 25
2024 Secular belief system 56 29 5 4 2 1 3 88 7 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 53 32 4 5 0 0 6 90 6 35

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 Buddhism 47 45 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Christianity 47 36 7 6 3 1 0 84 9 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 47 28 14 3 7 0 0 75 11 55
2024 Islam 54 23 3 5 15 0 0 77 20 25
2024 Secular belief system 48 32 6 9 4 1 1 81 13 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 55 22 9 11 3 0 0 77 14 35

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 Buddhism 60 20 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 15
2024 Christianity 58 27 6 5 3 1 0 86 8 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 61 23 5 5 7 0 0 84 11 55
2024 Islam 57 19 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 25
2024 Secular belief system 48 30 9 8 5 1 0 78 13 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 54 37 3 2 4 0 0 91 6 35

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 Buddhism 48 33 5 14 0 0 0 81 14 15
2024 Christianity 37 36 14 5 3 5 0 76 9 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 51 22 10 6 7 3 0 76 13 55
2024 Islam 47 17 21 3 8 3 0 66 12 25
2024 Secular belief system 26 27 12 16 12 6 0 57 30 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 27 26 22 0 12 13 0 61 14 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 35 33 5 12 7 8 0 74 20 15
2024 Christianity 33 32 16 10 7 1 0 65 18 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 45 28 1 15 10 0 0 73 25 55
2024 Islam 36 32 17 3 12 0 0 68 15 25
2024 Secular belief system 17 29 13 16 22 2 0 48 39 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 16 28 35 9 8 3 0 46 18 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 35 26 5 14 12 8 0 66 28 15
2024 Christianity 24 31 16 17 9 3 0 57 27 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 36 25 7 11 17 4 0 64 29 55
2024 Islam 32 23 14 13 12 0 5 59 26 25
2024 Secular belief system 12 23 15 21 25 4 0 37 47 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 11 13 38 13 14 10 0 27 31 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 29 24 13 12 14 8 0 58 28 15
2024 Christianity 23 37 13 15 10 2 0 61 26 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 32 28 10 14 12 4 0 62 27 55
2024 Islam 33 31 7 6 23 0 0 64 29 25
2024 Secular belief system 10 26 16 24 21 3 0 37 46 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 15 23 28 26 6 3 0 39 33 35
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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 Buddhism 54 20 0 19 6 0 0 74 26 15
2024 Christianity 35 37 11 10 7 1 0 72 17 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 35 30 15 10 11 0 0 64 21 55
2024 Islam 24 46 11 10 8 0 0 70 19 25
2024 Secular belief system 29 35 15 10 10 0 0 65 21 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 40 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 35

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 42 44 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2024 Christianity 37 41 8 11 3 0 0 78 13 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 40 32 10 9 10 0 0 72 18 55
2024 Islam 33 38 11 14 3 0 0 71 18 25
2024 Secular belief system 28 47 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 33 48 5 6 9 0 0 80 15 35

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 Buddhism 48 40 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 15
2024 Christianity 49 31 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 47 34 2 5 12 0 0 81 17 55
2024 Islam 50 19 18 3 10 0 0 69 12 25
2024 Secular belief system 42 32 8 11 6 0 0 74 17 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 40 36 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 35

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 Buddhism 23 58 5 9 6 0 0 80 15 15
2024 Christianity 29 37 14 12 6 0 1 67 19 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 26 38 10 13 11 0 2 65 25 55
2024 Islam 30 28 17 11 14 0 0 58 25 25
2024 Secular belief system 17 41 14 16 9 0 1 60 26 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 27 29 18 16 8 0 3 57 24 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 53 33 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 15
2024 Christianity 50 28 12 3 4 1 2 80 7 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 53 27 6 9 5 0 0 80 14 55
2024 Islam 57 15 10 7 12 0 0 72 18 25
2024 Secular belief system 53 26 9 3 5 2 1 82 9 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 51 31 13 0 0 5 0 86 0 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 42 32 0 12 13 0 0 74 26 15
2024 Christianity 21 32 20 15 7 4 0 56 24 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 34 32 12 9 12 2 0 66 22 55
2024 Islam 25 26 25 14 10 0 0 51 24 25
2024 Secular belief system 16 33 16 20 12 3 0 50 33 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 26 26 18 20 6 4 0 54 27 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 47 21 0 20 6 0 6 50 50 15
2024 Christianity 41 24 16 8 6 2 4 43 57 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 31 28 21 6 7 4 4 34 66 55
2024 Islam 46 18 14 7 12 0 3 47 53 25
2024 Secular belief system 36 24 15 10 9 1 4 38 62 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 30 34 21 5 3 5 3 32 68 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 65 7 0 0 6 7 14 83 17 15
2024 Christianity 45 13 6 3 7 4 21 60 40 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 51 6 9 5 8 6 15 65 35 55
2024 Islam 42 26 8 3 9 0 12 48 52 25
2024 Secular belief system 47 12 9 6 8 1 16 57 43 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 67 3 5 0 12 5 8 77 23 35

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 Buddhism 74 7 0 0 6 7 6 85 15 15
2024 Christianity 67 12 5 2 1 3 9 77 23 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 62 13 8 0 9 4 5 68 32 55
2024 Islam 41 19 16 0 15 5 3 45 55 25
2024 Secular belief system 68 8 3 2 2 6 11 82 18 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 65 3 9 0 6 10 6 78 22 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 66 6 0 0 6 7 14 84 16 15
2024 Christianity 65 9 7 1 2 2 14 78 22 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 61 5 8 5 7 2 12 71 29 55
2024 Islam 62 10 11 0 0 0 17 74 26 25
2024 Secular belief system 60 9 6 4 4 2 16 74 26 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 55 16 13 3 3 3 8 62 38 35

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 Buddhism 59 14 7 0 6 7 6 68 32 15
2024 Christianity 57 13 8 4 4 3 11 66 34 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 49 12 14 1 14 4 6 54 46 55
2024 Islam 62 9 13 3 6 0 7 67 33 25
2024 Secular belief system 49 11 12 7 6 2 13 57 43 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 39 23 10 12 6 5 5 43 57 35

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 Buddhism 21 27 7 19 12 13 0 55 36 15
2024 Christianity 18 30 14 19 13 4 3 51 34 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 13 21 21 19 18 4 4 37 40 55
2024 Islam 25 22 11 29 6 6 0 50 38 25
2024 Secular belief system 14 38 10 19 16 2 1 53 36 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 10 30 12 31 13 4 0 42 46 35

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 Buddhism 36 18 20 13 13 0 0 54 26 15
2024 Christianity 30 38 16 9 5 1 1 69 14 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 42 28 11 8 11 0 0 70 19 55
2024 Islam 38 24 9 19 10 0 0 62 29 25
2024 Secular belief system 24 39 15 13 9 0 0 63 22 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 28 24 21 16 11 0 0 52 27 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 47 32 0 8 13 0 0 79 21 15
2024 Christianity 37 36 17 6 4 0 1 74 10 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 42 31 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 55
2024 Islam 42 27 13 15 3 0 0 69 18 25
2024 Secular belief system 29 38 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 27 34 23 11 6 0 0 61 16 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 48 27 0 12 13 0 0 75 25 15
2024 Christianity 34 39 15 7 4 1 1 74 11 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 39 35 8 6 13 0 0 73 18 55
2024 Islam 43 27 15 8 6 0 0 70 14 25
2024 Secular belief system 29 36 13 12 8 1 1 67 20 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 28 39 14 14 2 3 0 69 17 35

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 Buddhism 33 20 7 6 12 22 0 67 24 15
2024 Christianity 21 42 20 9 3 4 1 67 12 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 19 41 19 9 7 2 2 63 17 55
2024 Islam 34 32 15 7 6 5 0 70 14 25
2024 Secular belief system 19 40 17 14 7 3 0 61 22 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 19 34 31 5 5 6 0 57 11 35

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 Buddhism 50 19 0 19 11 0 0 69 31 15
2024 Christianity 36 38 8 11 7 0 0 74 18 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 38 34 5 9 13 0 0 73 22 55
2024 Islam 36 28 7 15 15 0 0 64 29 25
2024 Secular belief system 34 31 9 14 12 0 0 65 26 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 41 41 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 34 32 13 14 6 0 0 66 21 15
2024 Christianity 36 31 10 13 8 0 1 68 21 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 35 25 25 8 7 0 0 59 15 55
2024 Islam 27 44 22 3 3 0 0 71 7 25
2024 Secular belief system 33 32 16 11 6 0 0 66 17 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 48 23 12 8 8 0 0 72 16 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 73 21 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Christianity 63 27 3 3 2 1 1 92 5 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 66 18 4 4 7 0 1 85 11 55
2024 Islam 70 12 15 3 0 0 0 82 3 25
2024 Secular belief system 68 19 7 1 2 2 1 90 3 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 72 17 8 0 0 0 3 91 0 35

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 Buddhism 40 29 31 15
2024 Christianity 39 26 34 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 42 26 32 55
2024 Islam 41 29 30 25
2024 Secular belief system 42 23 35 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 41 24 35 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other reason
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 23 26 32 5 8 7 110
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 13 22 28 13 9 14 20
2024 Islam 0 23 43 0 13 21 10
2024 Secular belief system 8 22 47 12 6 5 135
2024 Another religion or belief system 0 5 21 30 19 24 15
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Workplace

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 Buddhism 67 26 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2024 Christianity 41 45 10 3 1 0 0 86 4 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 55 28 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 55
2024 Islam 49 36 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 25
2024 Secular belief system 41 44 5 7 3 0 0 85 10 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 45 28 11 6 9 0 0 73 16 35

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 Buddhism 33 33 5 14 7 8 0 72 22 15
2024 Christianity 23 46 16 11 3 1 0 70 14 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 27 37 9 15 8 4 0 67 24 55
2024 Islam 40 25 13 19 3 0 0 65 22 25
2024 Secular belief system 11 48 16 17 8 1 0 59 26 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 21 39 28 6 3 3 0 62 9 35

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 Buddhism 6 36 19 17 22 0 0 39 42 15
2024 Christianity 10 29 35 18 6 1 1 25 40 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 15 28 36 12 5 4 0 18 45 55
2024 Islam 13 25 34 7 13 0 8 22 41 25
2024 Secular belief system 14 31 34 12 8 0 2 20 45 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 14 21 54 11 0 0 0 11 35 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 20 18 21 20 14 0 8 37 41 15
2024 Christianity 16 30 32 13 5 1 2 19 48 290
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 20 19 29 14 8 7 3 25 43 55
2024 Islam 10 31 25 10 17 0 8 29 44 25
2024 Secular belief system 25 26 30 11 5 1 2 16 53 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 25 28 14 20 3 3 7 26 59 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 6 14 48 16 8 0 8 26 22 15
2024 Christianity 13 22 35 23 5 1 1 28 36 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 13 27 25 20 10 5 0 32 42 55
2024 Islam 14 24 29 13 13 0 8 28 41 25
2024 Secular belief system 17 21 34 18 8 0 2 27 39 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 10 12 52 20 6 0 0 26 22 35

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 Buddhism 14 6 20 26 28 7 0 58 21 15
2024 Christianity 22 22 26 17 9 1 3 26 46 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 25 19 19 22 6 6 2 31 49 55
2024 Islam 21 25 30 7 9 0 8 17 50 25
2024 Secular belief system 27 26 22 12 10 1 2 23 55 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 24 20 31 16 7 3 0 23 45 35

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 Buddhism 7 6 14 41 18 6 8 68 16 15
2024 Christianity 8 19 30 25 11 3 5 39 29 290
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 13 17 28 22 5 13 1 32 36 55
2024 Islam 13 18 23 19 16 0 11 40 34 25
2024 Secular belief system 11 20 28 22 12 2 4 37 33 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 10 19 30 19 9 5 9 32 33 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 34 5 21 18 22 0 0 40 39 15
2024 Christianity 14 23 36 14 7 2 3 23 39 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 21 13 34 14 10 6 2 26 37 55
2024 Islam 7 31 25 16 14 0 8 32 41 25
2024 Secular belief system 22 28 27 15 6 1 1 21 52 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 16 25 34 13 7 0 5 21 43 35

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 Buddhism 6 12 36 19 19 0 8 41 20 15
2024 Christianity 5 12 35 29 17 0 2 48 17 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 10 26 32 17 9 2 4 27 39 55
2024 Islam 7 13 35 20 17 0 8 40 21 25
2024 Secular belief system 12 13 39 23 10 0 2 34 26 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 9 12 34 29 12 0 4 42 22 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 16 37 7 11 20 8 0 58 34 15
2024 Christianity 11 30 19 24 14 3 0 42 39 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 19 28 11 19 18 4 0 50 39 55
2024 Islam 22 25 18 19 12 3 0 49 33 25
2024 Secular belief system 6 22 16 24 30 3 0 28 55 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 6 11 33 26 18 6 0 18 46 35

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 Buddhism 51 21 6 14 0 8 0 78 15 15
2024 Christianity 52 30 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 60 22 7 4 8 0 0 82 11 55
2024 Islam 41 28 13 9 8 0 0 69 18 25
2024 Secular belief system 50 26 9 9 4 1 1 78 14 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 59 18 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 64 22 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 15
2024 Christianity 57 32 5 4 2 0 0 89 5 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 56 31 3 0 10 0 0 87 10 55
2024 Islam 41 49 3 3 3 0 0 90 6 25
2024 Secular belief system 56 27 7 7 3 1 1 84 10 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 65 18 2 9 5 0 0 83 15 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 57 28 0 7 0 8 0 93 7 15
2024 Christianity 51 34 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 49 30 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 55
2024 Islam 38 39 16 3 3 0 0 77 7 25
2024 Secular belief system 52 32 7 5 1 2 1 86 6 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 58 18 12 10 0 3 0 77 10 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 41 32 13 6 0 8 0 79 7 15
2024 Christianity 31 42 17 5 4 2 0 74 9 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 39 27 17 6 9 0 2 68 15 55
2024 Islam 36 30 15 7 6 5 0 70 14 25
2024 Secular belief system 24 38 17 9 9 2 0 64 19 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 29 35 8 14 11 3 0 67 25 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 50 16 12 7 6 8 0 72 14 15
2024 Christianity 35 40 11 5 2 6 1 81 7 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 32 40 9 8 4 7 0 77 13 55
2024 Islam 30 39 13 9 3 5 0 73 13 25
2024 Secular belief system 25 44 11 9 6 5 0 73 16 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 22 33 16 15 6 9 0 60 23 35

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 Buddhism 41 59 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Christianity 47 38 7 6 3 0 0 85 8 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 57 24 10 3 5 0 0 81 9 55
2024 Islam 43 41 10 6 0 0 0 83 6 25
2024 Secular belief system 32 40 8 12 7 0 0 73 19 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 43 36 10 5 0 5 0 84 6 35

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 Buddhism 34 25 22 0 13 0 6 62 14 15
2024 Christianity 41 26 11 5 5 5 6 76 12 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 42 23 16 3 12 4 0 68 16 55
2024 Islam 28 26 11 25 10 0 0 54 35 25
2024 Secular belief system 44 30 7 6 3 5 5 83 10 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 34 29 10 15 3 3 6 69 20 35

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 Buddhism 34 39 7 7 6 0 6 78 14 15
2024 Christianity 37 28 11 5 5 6 7 75 12 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 41 19 15 10 10 4 0 63 21 55
2024 Islam 22 25 13 30 10 0 0 46 40 25
2024 Secular belief system 39 30 9 7 4 6 5 77 12 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 37 36 10 5 3 6 3 80 9 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 15 27 24 0 13 15 6 53 17 15
2024 Christianity 27 29 19 4 4 16 1 67 10 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 18 20 33 10 2 16 2 46 14 55
2024 Islam 7 29 32 13 10 9 0 40 25 25
2024 Secular belief system 17 28 31 10 4 10 0 51 15 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 16 32 29 6 3 14 0 56 11 35

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 Buddhism 37 41 0 7 14 0 0 78 22 15
2024 Christianity 40 32 8 5 5 6 3 80 11 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 38 30 3 13 9 2 6 74 23 55
2024 Islam 34 26 15 16 10 0 0 60 25 25
2024 Secular belief system 38 34 10 5 3 6 4 81 9 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 46 29 8 9 3 5 0 79 13 35

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 Buddhism 24 13 0 0 6 57 0 85 15 15
2024 Christianity 8 21 23 5 2 33 8 49 13 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 9 35 20 3 6 21 6 60 12 55
2024 Islam 11 23 26 6 3 23 6 49 14 25
2024 Secular belief system 5 15 22 6 4 44 4 38 20 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 6 17 28 0 8 35 6 38 14 35

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 Christianity 0 0 28 53 19 0 0 0 72 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 Buddhism 30 7 13 7 14 12 15 51 30 15
2024 Christianity 33 28 20 7 5 4 3 66 13 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 38 23 13 3 13 8 2 68 18 55
2024 Islam 35 23 18 14 10 0 0 57 24 25
2024 Secular belief system 25 31 13 11 7 5 9 65 20 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 35 26 11 5 6 5 12 74 13 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 34 46 0 6 7 7 0 86 14 15
2024 Christianity 31 37 15 8 5 3 1 71 14 290
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 33 30 16 8 9 2 2 65 18 55
2024 Islam 28 23 23 19 3 3 0 52 23 25
2024 Secular belief system 23 38 13 14 9 3 0 63 23 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 28 59 3 5 3 0 3 89 8 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 48 26 5 14 0 8 0 79 15 15
2024 Christianity 28 43 17 6 4 2 0 73 10 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 34 34 18 7 7 0 0 68 14 55
2024 Islam 28 23 28 21 0 0 0 51 21 25
2024 Secular belief system 20 39 21 10 9 2 0 60 19 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 28 41 25 0 6 0 0 69 6 35

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 Buddhism 29 24 19 0 13 14 0 62 16 15
2024 Christianity 17 24 20 14 10 12 3 48 28 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 23 12 26 7 18 12 2 41 29 55
2024 Islam 18 18 16 26 10 6 5 41 41 25
2024 Secular belief system 13 25 17 17 16 11 2 43 38 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 12 35 19 12 15 8 0 51 29 35

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 Buddhism 31 51 0 11 7 0 0 82 18 15
2024 Christianity 30 47 6 13 4 0 0 77 17 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 29 44 3 20 4 0 0 73 24 55
2024 Islam 40 36 6 14 3 0 0 76 18 25
2024 Secular belief system 23 45 4 18 10 0 0 68 28 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 18 43 6 20 13 0 0 61 33 35

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 Buddhism 43 35 0 6 11 5 0 82 18 15
2024 Christianity 27 27 9 17 19 0 0 54 36 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 31 29 3 10 24 0 3 62 35 55
2024 Islam 29 26 18 6 21 0 0 54 28 25
2024 Secular belief system 17 22 7 21 31 0 2 40 53 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 15 30 3 25 24 0 3 46 50 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 41 39 0 9 11 0 0 80 20 15
2024 Christianity 34 36 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 42 31 5 8 14 0 0 73 22 55
2024 Islam 33 31 19 6 11 0 0 64 17 25
2024 Secular belief system 29 33 9 17 11 1 0 62 28 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 36 29 17 6 11 0 0 66 17 35

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 Buddhism 56 14 7 15 7 0 0 70 22 15
2024 Christianity 63 19 7 7 3 0 2 83 10 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 73 11 6 3 6 0 1 85 9 55
2024 Islam 59 26 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 25
2024 Secular belief system 67 14 5 7 5 0 2 82 13 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 61 22 3 6 9 0 0 83 14 35

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 Buddhism 63 21 0 15 0 0 0 85 15 15
2024 Christianity 59 24 6 6 4 0 1 84 10 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 71 16 4 3 4 0 1 88 8 55
2024 Islam 60 28 7 5 0 0 0 88 5 25
2024 Secular belief system 63 15 6 8 7 0 1 78 15 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 54 23 3 14 6 0 0 77 20 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 79 14 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2024 Christianity 78 12 2 2 3 0 2 92 6 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 77 8 6 0 6 0 3 88 6 55
2024 Islam 73 20 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 25
2024 Secular belief system 76 9 5 4 3 0 2 88 7 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 87 3 5 0 3 0 3 93 3 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 46 11 7 8 7 21 0 73 19 15
2024 Christianity 46 21 14 8 4 3 3 72 13 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 49 17 12 4 4 10 4 76 10 55
2024 Islam 49 25 23 0 0 3 0 76 0 25
2024 Secular belief system 36 29 17 6 5 6 2 70 11 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 42 21 24 3 0 7 2 70 3 35

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 Christianity 12 88 290
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 16 84 55
2024 Islam 25 75 25
2024 Secular belief system 14 86 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 18 82 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 31 69 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 47 53 10
2024 Secular belief system 35 65 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 56 44 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 73 27 10
2024 Secular belief system 73 27 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 0 100 10

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 Christianity 0 100 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 0 100 10
2024 Secular belief system 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
2024 Christianity 0 100 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 0 100 35
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 34 66 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 48 52 10
2024 Secular belief system 35 65 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 45 55 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 48 52 10
2024 Secular belief system 49 51 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 51 49 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 45 55 10
2024 Secular belief system 44 56 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 41 59 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 50 50 10
2024 Secular belief system 58 42 45

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 Christianity 44 56 35
2024 Secular belief system 33 67 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 46 54 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 72 28 10
2024 Secular belief system 50 50 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 32 68 35
2024 Secular belief system 33 67 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 0 100 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 0 100 10
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 33 67 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 49 51 10
2024 Secular belief system 59 41 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 18 82 35
2024 Secular belief system 22 78 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 27 73 35

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 Christianity 45 55 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 61 39 10
2024 Secular belief system 65 35 45

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 Christianity 30 70 35
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 51 49 10
2024 Secular belief system 27 73 45

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 Secular belief system 9 91 45

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 Christianity 17 83 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 18 82 35
2024 Secular belief system 13 87 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 20 80 35
2024 Secular belief system 16 84 45

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 Christianity 28 72 35
2024 Secular belief system 20 80 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 34 66 30
2024 Secular belief system 31 69 45

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 Christianity 16 84 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Secular belief system 14 86 45

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 Christianity 17 83 30
2024 Secular belief system 13 87 45

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 Christianity 36 64 30
2024 Secular belief system 50 50 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 0 100 30
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 45

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 Christianity 42 58 30
2024 Secular belief system 54 46 45

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
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 45

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 Christianity 61 39 30
2024 Secular belief system 52 48 45

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 0 100 30

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 Christianity 18 82 30

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 Christianity 8 20 13 5 3 41 11 58 16 295
2024 Secular belief system 7 12 13 11 8 40 9 38 36 335

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 Christianity 29 33 14 3 2 17 2 76 7 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 17 35 10 7 12 18 0 65 24 55
2024 Secular belief system 16 29 17 13 6 18 1 56 24 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 24 18 21 2 6 24 6 58 12 35

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 Christianity 9 91 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 12 88 55
2024 Islam 22 78 25
2024 Secular belief system 9 91 335

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 32 68 25
2024 Secular belief system 25 75 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 59 41 25
2024 Secular belief system 69 31 30

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 Christianity 0 100 25
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Secular belief system 26 74 30

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 Christianity 0 100 25

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 40 60 25
2024 Secular belief system 15 85 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 19 81 25
2024 Secular belief system 22 78 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 0 100 25
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 21 79 25
2024 Secular belief system 32 68 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Secular belief system 41 59 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 0 100 25
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Secular belief system 15 85 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 21 79 25
2024 Secular belief system 30 70 30

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
2024 Christianity 0 100 25
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 41 59 25
2024 Secular belief system 33 67 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 0 100 25
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 30

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 Christianity 33 67 25
2024 Secular belief system 43 57 30

Question 68b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Secular belief system 19 81 30

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 Christianity 0 100 25
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Secular belief system 19 81 30

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 Christianity 47 53 25
2024 Secular belief system 42 58 30

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Secular belief system 23 77 30

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 Christianity 0 100 25
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 30

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 Christianity 0 100 25
2024 Secular belief system 0 100 30

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 Christianity 0 100 25

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 Secular belief system 0 100 30

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 Christianity 30 70 25
2024 Secular belief system 28 72 30

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 Christianity 0 100 25

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 Christianity 52 48 25
2024 Secular belief system 35 65 30

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 Christianity 56 44 25
2024 Secular belief system 63 37 30

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 Secular belief system 31 69 30

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 Christianity 12 22 15 4 2 38 7 62 11 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 12 17 23 5 10 28 5 44 22 55
2024 Secular belief system 8 12 15 8 5 43 8 43 27 335

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 Christianity 27 32 17 4 1 17 2 72 7 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 26 30 19 6 11 6 2 60 19 55
2024 Secular belief system 17 32 19 9 5 16 1 59 18 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 21 12 31 2 6 25 3 46 12 35

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 Buddhism 13 87 15
2024 Christianity 21 79 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 38 62 55
2024 Islam 14 86 25
2024 Secular belief system 20 80 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 35 65 35

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 Christianity 59 41 65
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 74 26 20
2024 Secular belief system 71 29 75
2024 Another religion or belief system 66 34 15

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 77 23 65
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 78 22 20
2024 Secular belief system 82 18 75
2024 Another religion or belief system 85 15 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 Christianity 56 20 8 2 10 2 0 78 13 50
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 69 25 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Secular belief system 33 26 17 11 10 3 0 60 23 60
2024 Another religion or belief system 37 19 12 14 18 0 0 56 32 10

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 Buddhism 56 18 7 0 18 0 0 74 18 15
2024 Christianity 42 35 11 5 3 2 2 80 8 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 51 27 12 1 9 0 0 77 10 55
2024 Islam 46 32 3 6 0 3 9 89 7 25
2024 Secular belief system 45 34 7 7 4 1 2 82 12 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 44 31 8 11 3 0 3 76 15 35
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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 Buddhism 47 26 20 0 6 0 0 74 6 15
2024 Christianity 57 26 7 6 4 0 1 83 9 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 51 20 14 7 8 0 0 71 15 55
2024 Islam 46 24 10 10 5 0 5 74 15 25
2024 Secular belief system 56 30 6 4 3 1 0 87 7 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 58 24 5 5 6 2 0 83 12 35

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 Buddhism 14 6 0 7 44 7 22 72 28 15
2024 Christianity 3 6 14 9 39 7 22 67 13 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 14 17 14 6 19 4 26 35 44 55
2024 Islam 15 27 17 4 6 7 26 14 61 25
2024 Secular belief system 3 8 10 10 35 7 26 68 17 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 9 9 18 6 33 0 24 52 25 35

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 15 47 12 5 13 8 0 67 20 15
2024 Christianity 26 42 14 11 3 3 0 71 15 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 33 29 18 12 6 2 2 64 18 55
2024 Islam 27 42 20 0 11 0 0 69 11 25
2024 Secular belief system 13 39 19 16 10 3 0 54 26 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 11 32 35 11 3 9 0 47 15 35

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 21 31 30 12 6 15
2024 Christianity 10 25 40 18 6 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 4 14 36 28 18 55
2024 Islam 0 36 26 29 9 25
2024 Secular belief system 4 23 33 30 10 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 12 8 39 34 7 35

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 Buddhism 42 37 7 6 0 8 0 86 7 15
2024 Christianity 52 30 10 4 1 2 1 85 5 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 59 21 10 2 7 2 0 81 8 55
2024 Islam 43 29 17 5 7 0 0 71 12 25
2024 Secular belief system 55 29 6 3 4 2 0 86 8 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 57 27 6 5 0 5 0 89 5 35

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 Buddhism 34 40 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 15
2024 Christianity 49 26 9 9 6 0 1 76 15 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 46 19 9 12 14 0 0 65 26 55
2024 Islam 43 20 7 22 8 0 0 63 30 25
2024 Secular belief system 45 28 7 12 8 0 0 73 19 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 48 24 7 8 11 2 0 73 20 35

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 Buddhism 28 59 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 15
2024 Christianity 25 36 17 13 7 3 0 63 20 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 23 35 8 6 20 8 0 63 28 55
2024 Islam 28 33 20 19 0 0 0 61 19 25
2024 Secular belief system 18 35 12 19 15 1 0 53 35 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 11 40 22 10 14 3 0 52 25 35

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 Christianity 19 48 14 13 3 2 0 68 17 115
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 39 33 0 14 13 0 0 73 27 15
2024 Secular belief system 12 48 11 21 8 0 0 60 29 130
2024 Another religion or belief system 23 36 9 20 11 0 0 59 31 10

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 Buddhism 27 21 21 13 12 0 6 29 71 15
2024 Christianity 41 26 17 6 7 1 2 42 58 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 34 33 18 3 10 0 2 34 66 55
2024 Islam 44 26 21 0 9 0 0 44 56 25
2024 Secular belief system 30 38 16 7 8 0 1 31 69 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 39 34 14 7 4 0 2 40 60 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 20 21 27 25 6 0 0 20 80 15
2024 Christianity 18 25 27 12 17 0 0 18 82 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 17 26 35 8 14 0 0 17 83 55
2024 Islam 19 25 23 14 20 0 0 19 81 25
2024 Secular belief system 14 20 28 18 18 0 1 14 86 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 17 31 26 5 21 0 0 17 83 35

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 Buddhism 20 35 25 14 6 0 0 20 80 15
2024 Christianity 17 31 21 16 14 0 1 17 83 290
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 27 22 18 21 12 0 0 27 73 55
2024 Islam 31 21 19 16 13 0 0 31 69 25
2024 Secular belief system 15 27 24 13 19 0 2 16 84 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 17 40 16 11 16 0 0 17 83 35

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 Buddhism 35 27 18 7 13 0 0 35 65 15
2024 Christianity 17 20 22 17 21 1 1 17 83 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 16 14 29 11 27 4 0 16 84 55
2024 Islam 21 18 25 10 27 0 0 21 79 25
2024 Secular belief system 16 16 22 20 25 1 1 16 84 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 17 14 36 9 21 0 4 17 83 35

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 Buddhism 35 20 19 7 6 0 13 40 60 15
2024 Christianity 39 28 13 7 9 0 4 40 60 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 44 24 14 9 5 2 2 46 54 55
2024 Islam 40 29 7 12 8 0 3 42 58 25
2024 Secular belief system 36 25 17 8 7 0 7 39 61 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 48 16 20 0 11 0 6 51 49 35

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 Buddhism 31 10 38 14 6 0 0 31 69 15
2024 Christianity 24 21 20 18 16 0 0 24 76 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 13 27 27 18 15 0 0 13 87 55
2024 Islam 35 18 17 18 12 0 0 35 65 25
2024 Secular belief system 18 25 24 13 19 0 0 18 82 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 26 25 18 8 23 0 0 26 74 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 29 20 24 27 0 0 0 29 71 15
2024 Christianity 25 33 25 8 6 1 1 26 74 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 30 26 19 17 3 2 2 32 68 55
2024 Islam 32 32 22 11 3 0 0 32 68 25
2024 Secular belief system 16 28 27 13 14 1 1 16 84 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 17 29 33 15 6 0 0 17 83 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 24 24 12 27 13 0 0 24 76 15
2024 Christianity 19 32 22 16 9 0 1 20 80 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 29 17 23 13 12 5 0 31 69 55
2024 Islam 37 14 23 20 7 0 0 37 63 25
2024 Secular belief system 14 28 26 15 14 0 2 15 85 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 3 41 26 21 8 0 0 3 97 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 29 32 7 7 20 0 6 30 70 15
2024 Christianity 26 34 17 14 8 1 1 26 74 290
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 29 32 8 14 17 0 0 29 71 55
2024 Islam 33 21 17 15 11 0 3 34 66 25
2024 Secular belief system 22 27 19 18 12 0 2 23 77 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 14 43 25 12 4 0 2 14 86 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 47 25 13 0 0 6 9 55 45 15
2024 Christianity 41 28 13 7 9 1 1 42 58 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 43 24 15 8 8 0 2 44 56 55
2024 Islam 27 27 17 13 13 0 3 28 72 25
2024 Secular belief system 40 27 14 10 7 0 2 41 59 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 50 23 13 6 5 3 0 51 49 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 39 41 7 14 0 0 0 39 61 15
2024 Christianity 44 26 15 7 6 0 2 45 55 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 51 28 11 5 5 0 0 51 49 55
2024 Islam 53 11 14 3 16 0 3 54 46 25
2024 Secular belief system 46 31 11 6 5 0 2 47 53 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 47 31 14 6 0 2 0 48 52 35

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 Buddhism 34 24 12 16 13 0 0 34 66 15
2024 Christianity 29 35 18 10 5 1 1 30 70 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 22 29 24 15 6 0 2 23 77 55
2024 Islam 32 29 25 7 7 0 0 32 68 25
2024 Secular belief system 32 34 17 10 7 0 1 32 68 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 24 40 23 10 2 0 0 24 76 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 31 39 13 0 11 0 6 32 68 15
2024 Christianity 28 18 19 12 21 1 2 28 72 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 26 21 12 10 25 2 4 27 73 55
2024 Islam 34 18 9 23 16 0 0 34 66 25
2024 Secular belief system 21 16 16 14 29 0 3 22 78 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 17 16 16 13 32 0 6 18 82 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 55 9 19 5 12 0 0 55 45 15
2024 Christianity 35 30 19 6 8 0 1 36 64 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 28 36 11 12 13 0 0 28 72 55
2024 Islam 45 22 14 18 0 0 0 45 55 25
2024 Secular belief system 31 28 18 10 12 0 1 31 69 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 26 17 25 21 8 0 4 27 73 35

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 Buddhism 62 11 7 0 11 0 9 68 32 15
2024 Christianity 61 15 9 1 3 2 10 69 31 290
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 55 18 6 0 14 0 8 59 41 55
2024 Islam 54 26 0 0 5 0 15 64 36 25
2024 Secular belief system 61 10 5 3 5 1 14 72 28 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 45 25 14 0 5 5 6 50 50 35

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 Buddhism 50 32 7 0 11 0 0 50 50 15
2024 Christianity 52 15 10 6 9 2 6 56 44 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 47 19 13 0 17 0 4 49 51 55
2024 Islam 46 25 7 7 5 0 10 51 49 25
2024 Secular belief system 46 14 9 6 11 1 12 53 47 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 35 20 15 13 12 3 2 36 64 35

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 Buddhism 67 11 0 0 13 0 9 73 27 15
2024 Christianity 66 14 5 1 3 1 9 73 27 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 68 7 5 5 11 0 5 71 29 55
2024 Islam 49 18 20 6 0 0 7 53 47 25
2024 Secular belief system 65 14 5 3 5 1 7 71 29 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 59 13 9 5 3 0 11 66 34 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 58 13 7 7 6 0 9 64 36 15
2024 Christianity 68 18 5 3 2 1 3 70 30 290
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 63 17 4 5 9 2 0 64 36 55
2024 Islam 63 15 9 11 0 0 3 65 35 25
2024 Secular belief system 61 23 10 2 2 0 2 62 38 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 72 16 5 3 2 0 3 74 26 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 51 20 14 0 6 0 9 56 44 15
2024 Christianity 64 17 8 4 4 1 3 66 34 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 60 14 5 3 13 2 2 63 37 55
2024 Islam 50 20 10 13 3 0 3 52 48 25
2024 Secular belief system 56 19 11 5 7 0 1 57 43 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 56 15 16 0 10 0 3 58 42 35

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 Buddhism 66 0 7 6 7 0 14 77 23 15
2024 Christianity 61 12 6 2 2 0 17 73 27 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 68 0 4 6 0 0 22 87 13 55
2024 Islam 48 15 3 5 3 0 27 65 35 25
2024 Secular belief system 66 8 4 1 2 0 19 81 19 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 66 5 3 0 2 0 24 87 13 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 60 6 21 0 0 0 14 69 31 15
2024 Christianity 66 18 6 2 2 1 6 70 30 290
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 63 14 10 0 2 0 11 70 30 55
2024 Islam 54 26 8 3 0 0 8 59 41 25
2024 Secular belief system 64 19 8 4 2 0 4 66 34 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 78 11 6 2 0 0 3 81 19 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 47 31 0 0 13 0 9 52 48 15
2024 Christianity 54 21 13 4 5 1 3 56 44 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 55 19 9 3 5 4 5 60 40 55
2024 Islam 51 18 10 6 13 0 3 52 48 25
2024 Secular belief system 57 20 10 4 4 0 3 59 41 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 54 27 6 3 3 0 7 58 42 35

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 46 18 28 7 0 0 0 46 54 15
2024 Christianity 50 28 12 4 4 0 3 51 49 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 44 21 22 8 6 0 0 44 56 55
2024 Islam 50 22 9 7 5 0 7 54 46 25
2024 Secular belief system 44 30 16 4 4 1 1 45 55 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 29 28 25 6 12 0 0 29 71 35

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 13 21 53 7 6 0 0 34 13 15
2024 Christianity 5 30 44 14 7 0 0 36 21 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 7 26 47 11 9 0 0 33 19 55
2024 Islam 0 49 24 18 6 3 0 51 25 25
2024 Secular belief system 4 24 40 21 11 0 0 28 32 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 0 24 49 17 10 0 0 24 27 35

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 13 0 57 22 8 0 0 29 13 15
2024 Christianity 12 23 44 17 4 0 0 21 35 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 19 22 35 19 5 0 0 24 40 55
2024 Islam 6 24 42 13 16 0 0 29 29 25
2024 Secular belief system 17 27 38 12 6 0 0 18 45 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 17 23 43 13 3 0 0 16 40 35
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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 Buddhism 25 60 15
2024 Christianity 21 62 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 24 51 55
2024 Islam 16 64 25
2024 Secular belief system 25 56 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 29 43 35

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 44 56 60
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 49 51 15
2024 Secular belief system 45 55 80
2024 Another religion or belief system 79 21 10

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Buddhism 27 22 13 0 6 13 20 40 60 15
2024 Christianity 38 17 11 7 8 5 14 47 53 295
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 24 17 13 2 8 9 27 37 63 55
2024 Islam 36 15 8 0 3 12 27 59 41 25
2024 Secular belief system 42 14 12 4 10 2 15 51 49 335
2024 Another religion or belief system 38 16 3 6 9 3 25 53 47 35

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 Christianity 15 22 15 16 28 1 3 39 46 60
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 7 22 0 0 54 9 8 35 65 15
2024 Secular belief system 4 21 17 19 30 3 6 28 54 80
2024 Another religion or belief system 11 19 29 9 13 20 0 38 27 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 Christianity 9 19 12 15 41 0 3 30 58 60
2024 Indigenous spiritual tradition 0 23 22 0 55 0 0 23 55 15
2024 Secular belief system 2 18 17 17 40 3 2 21 60 80
2024 Another religion or belief system 0 44 30 13 13 0 0 44 25 10
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