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

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

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

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

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Employee engagement

Employee engagement

Question 8. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 35 15 12 6 0 0 67 18 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 34 17 6 4 0 0 73 10 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 31 18 23 0 0 0 59 23 20
2024 British Columbia 22 46 21 11 0 0 0 68 11 10
2022 National Capital Region 43 37 10 6 5 0 0 80 10 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 27 12 17 7 0 0 65 24 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 52 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15
2022 British Columbia 21 26 20 32 0 0 0 48 32 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 35 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 42 10 11 3 0 2 75 14 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 42 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2020 British Columbia 24 44 17 11 4 0 0 69 15 25
2020 Alberta 26 51 0 5 18 0 0 77 23 10
2019 National Capital Region 46 37 9 4 4 0 0 83 8 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 17 21 6 5 0 0 68 11 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 33 15 5 5 0 0 75 10 20
2019 British Columbia 37 60 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25
2019 Alberta 21 61 11 0 0 8 0 89 0 10

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 29 34 17 11 8 0 0 64 20 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 21 6 13 11 0 0 70 24 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 26 21 17 13 0 0 49 30 20
2024 British Columbia 12 88 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 44 25 13 9 9 0 0 69 18 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 40 19 15 3 0 0 63 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 46 11 7 7 0 0 75 14 15
2022 British Columbia 0 60 13 19 8 0 0 60 26 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 32 13 8 9 0 0 70 17 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 27 19 11 7 0 4 62 19 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 30 17 8 6 0 0 69 13 25
2020 British Columbia 19 41 16 24 0 0 0 60 24 25
2020 Alberta 0 58 9 7 26 0 0 58 34 10
2019 National Capital Region 41 32 12 7 6 0 0 74 14 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 22 12 13 13 0 0 63 26 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 41 9 5 15 0 0 71 20 20
2019 British Columbia 25 51 7 9 9 0 0 76 17 25
2019 Alberta 50 29 0 0 21 0 0 79 21 10

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 34 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 29 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 35 23 0 6 0 0 71 6 20
2024 British Columbia 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 62 27 7 2 2 0 0 89 5 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 36 4 11 0 0 0 85 11 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 36 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 15
2022 British Columbia 16 48 21 16 0 0 0 64 16 15
2020 National Capital Region 60 27 7 3 2 0 0 87 5 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 22 11 5 0 0 2 84 5 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 30 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 25
2020 British Columbia 44 39 13 4 0 0 0 83 4 25
2020 Alberta 39 38 9 5 9 0 0 77 14 10
2019 National Capital Region 63 24 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 26 4 4 0 2 0 92 4 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 38 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2019 British Columbia 53 36 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 25
2019 Alberta 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 35 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 34 13 4 2 0 0 82 6 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 24 24 13 0 0 0 63 13 20
2024 British Columbia 31 69 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 50 32 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 33 11 10 3 0 0 76 12 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 53 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2022 British Columbia 21 34 28 16 0 0 0 56 16 15
2020 National Capital Region 48 33 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 38 11 3 6 0 2 80 9 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 41 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2020 British Columbia 27 43 17 8 4 0 0 70 12 25
2020 Alberta 9 68 5 0 18 0 0 77 18 10
2019 National Capital Region 51 33 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 23 20 4 0 0 0 76 4 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 47 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2019 British Columbia 27 63 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 25
2019 Alberta 31 50 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 27 28 19 15 12 1 0 55 27 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 34 24 2 11 0 3 62 14 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 12 15 34 9 0 0 42 43 20
2024 British Columbia 31 46 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 38 26 14 9 11 2 0 65 21 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 27 5 6 21 0 0 68 27 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 25 31 0 7 0 0 62 7 15
2022 British Columbia 8 32 34 26 0 0 0 40 26 15
2020 National Capital Region 36 28 15 12 9 0 0 65 21 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 31 12 9 7 2 0 73 16 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 40 33 4 0 0 0 63 4 25
2020 British Columbia 16 22 37 20 4 0 0 38 24 25
2020 Alberta 9 26 9 32 25 0 0 35 57 10
2019 National Capital Region 46 25 16 5 7 1 0 71 12 315
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 27 7 11 9 0 2 72 21 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 36 11 15 5 0 0 69 20 20
2019 British Columbia 28 49 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 25
2019 Alberta 31 29 8 11 21 0 0 60 32 10

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 31 16 14 11 0 0 59 25 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 32 14 17 8 0 0 60 26 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 13 15 36 10 0 0 39 46 20
2024 British Columbia 31 59 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 36 32 13 11 7 1 0 69 18 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 32 11 3 18 0 0 68 21 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 31 27 0 7 0 0 66 7 15
2022 British Columbia 8 40 14 38 0 0 0 48 38 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 28 16 11 7 0 0 65 19 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 33 16 13 7 0 0 64 20 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 42 31 4 0 0 0 65 4 25
2020 British Columbia 8 34 34 17 8 0 0 42 24 25
2020 Alberta 9 35 5 26 25 0 0 43 51 10
2019 National Capital Region 46 27 14 8 5 0 0 73 12 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 21 8 11 11 2 0 69 23 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 34 14 20 0 0 0 65 20 20
2019 British Columbia 28 48 15 8 0 0 0 76 8 25
2019 Alberta 11 68 0 11 11 0 0 79 21 10

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 25 16 13 14 3 2 53 29 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 22 9 29 3 5 0 57 34 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 12 18 17 20 6 0 40 40 20
2024 British Columbia 31 57 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 33 19 14 12 12 5 5 58 27 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 24 6 21 15 0 0 58 37 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 0 26 20 7 12 0 40 31 15
2022 British Columbia 16 18 20 28 19 0 0 34 47 15
2020 National Capital Region 34 18 19 11 11 2 4 56 24 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 24 11 18 13 1 2 56 32 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 13 29 21 0 0 0 50 21 25
2020 British Columbia 24 21 30 8 17 0 0 45 24 25
2020 Alberta 0 52 7 14 26 0 0 52 41 10
2019 National Capital Region 39 22 16 8 11 3 2 63 20 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 16 20 10 9 2 0 60 20 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 14 19 20 10 0 0 50 31 20
2019 British Columbia 37 32 16 15 0 0 0 69 15 25
2019 Alberta 31 18 0 21 19 11 0 56 44 10
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 28 11 5 3 1 10 78 9 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 20 10 4 3 4 7 81 8 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 32 7 11 6 0 15 71 20 20
2024 British Columbia 72 22 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 44 25 12 4 2 2 12 80 7 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 52 14 0 6 0 0 80 6 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 27 18 0 5 0 16 72 6 15
2022 British Columbia 54 16 9 21 0 0 0 70 21 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 28 15 3 4 2 6 76 8 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 14 33 3 3 0 6 58 7 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 29 20 0 4 0 10 74 4 25
2020 British Columbia 38 24 30 4 4 0 0 62 8 25
2020 Alberta 47 23 9 0 9 0 13 80 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 44 25 18 4 4 2 4 73 8 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 21 16 1 9 4 8 71 11 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 19 10 10 10 0 5 68 21 20
2019 British Columbia 32 32 15 8 4 0 9 70 13 25
2019 Alberta 50 39 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 45 32 11 6 6 0 1 77 11 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 26 16 0 3 0 0 81 3 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 9 19 26 7 0 0 48 33 20
2024 British Columbia 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 48 32 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 31 12 0 9 0 0 80 9 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 14 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 15
2022 British Columbia 46 34 12 8 0 0 0 80 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 44 31 11 6 6 1 1 76 12 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 31 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 30 6 0 4 0 0 90 4 25
2020 British Columbia 50 34 4 12 0 0 0 84 12 25
2020 Alberta 52 30 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 10
2019 National Capital Region 50 25 10 7 6 0 1 76 14 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 15 12 7 6 4 2 74 13 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 23 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2019 British Columbia 39 31 4 21 4 0 0 71 25 25
2019 Alberta 69 21 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 33 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 22 12 0 3 0 0 85 3 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 20 21 9 17 0 0 53 26 20
2024 British Columbia 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 24 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 42 6 5 9 0 0 80 14 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 7 0 5 7 0 0 88 12 15
2022 British Columbia 54 21 20 0 0 5 0 79 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 25 13 6 5 0 1 76 11 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 27 11 5 2 0 3 81 7 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 28 17 0 4 0 0 79 4 25
2020 British Columbia 47 25 17 11 0 0 0 72 11 25
2020 Alberta 20 53 0 9 18 0 0 74 26 10
2019 National Capital Region 52 27 10 5 5 0 1 79 11 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 19 16 7 7 0 2 70 14 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 9 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 20
2019 British Columbia 35 40 0 16 9 0 0 75 25 25
2019 Alberta 79 11 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10

Senior management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 29 30 16 9 10 6 0 63 20 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 30 13 4 8 8 0 73 13 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 10 40 9 8 4 0 41 18 20
2024 British Columbia 39 24 16 21 0 0 0 64 21 10
2022 National Capital Region 36 27 14 8 6 8 2 69 16 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 9 14 4 9 24 0 65 17 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 41 7 7 7 7 0 77 15 15
2022 British Columbia 41 31 5 14 8 0 0 73 22 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 26 13 8 8 7 1 69 17 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 23 23 10 3 6 0 61 15 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 43 24 3 0 0 0 72 3 25
2020 British Columbia 22 15 24 18 17 4 0 39 36 25
2020 Alberta 14 18 42 0 18 9 0 35 19 10
2019 National Capital Region 40 29 13 4 7 6 0 74 12 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 24 19 9 6 6 0 64 15 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 47 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 20
2019 British Columbia 24 23 20 13 16 4 0 49 30 25
2019 Alberta 0 11 0 21 11 47 10 25 75 10

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 21 28 18 13 16 4 0 51 30 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 29 13 12 14 3 0 60 27 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 13 7 16 38 0 0 39 54 20
2024 British Columbia 30 33 7 10 20 0 0 64 29 10
2022 National Capital Region 30 31 14 10 11 4 1 64 22 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 7 14 14 18 8 0 50 35 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 31 12 15 7 0 0 66 22 15
2022 British Columbia 33 16 33 10 8 0 0 49 18 15
2020 National Capital Region 33 24 18 12 9 3 1 59 22 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 23 25 9 7 3 0 58 17 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 61 17 7 0 0 0 76 7 25
2020 British Columbia 19 19 16 26 20 0 0 37 46 25
2020 Alberta 9 36 7 22 26 0 0 45 48 10
2019 National Capital Region 39 29 12 8 8 3 0 71 16 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 29 13 14 9 2 0 63 24 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 52 15 0 15 0 0 69 15 20
2019 British Columbia 15 27 24 12 17 4 0 44 30 25
2019 Alberta 0 11 10 21 21 37 0 17 67 10

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 19 21 17 18 7 0 39 38 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 22 28 8 18 3 0 45 26 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 19 4 16 41 0 0 39 57 20
2024 British Columbia 30 33 0 17 20 0 0 64 36 10
2022 National Capital Region 22 29 17 13 12 6 1 55 27 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 13 9 15 23 7 0 50 41 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 24 7 22 7 14 0 59 33 15
2022 British Columbia 27 14 31 14 13 0 0 41 28 15
2020 National Capital Region 24 29 17 15 12 3 1 55 28 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 25 22 14 9 7 0 52 24 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 41 24 15 0 6 0 59 16 25
2020 British Columbia 8 29 20 8 34 0 0 37 42 25
2020 Alberta 0 22 9 18 47 5 0 23 68 10
2019 National Capital Region 30 29 17 10 8 7 0 63 19 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 28 16 13 13 4 0 57 27 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 31 20 10 15 5 0 52 27 20
2019 British Columbia 11 27 9 20 25 9 0 42 49 25

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 24 17 16 22 3 0 43 40 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 25 19 15 16 0 0 51 30 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 20 6 13 41 0 0 40 54 20
2024 British Columbia 30 21 0 20 29 0 0 51 49 10
2022 National Capital Region 28 27 18 12 11 3 1 58 24 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 25 18 6 23 0 0 54 29 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 15 20 14 15 0 0 51 29 15
2022 British Columbia 24 12 31 9 24 0 0 36 33 15
2020 National Capital Region 25 28 16 12 15 2 0 55 28 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 38 14 15 11 0 3 59 27 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 34 28 22 4 0 0 46 26 25
2020 British Columbia 12 26 13 16 34 0 0 37 50 25
2020 Alberta 5 13 0 26 55 0 0 18 82 10
2019 National Capital Region 28 28 16 15 9 5 0 59 24 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 34 16 12 13 2 0 58 26 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 32 19 10 20 0 0 50 31 20
2019 British Columbia 15 26 21 16 17 4 0 43 35 25
2019 Alberta 0 21 21 21 11 26 0 28 43 10
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 29 19 10 11 0 0 60 21 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 30 20 8 4 0 0 69 12 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 19 31 7 20 0 0 42 27 20
2024 British Columbia 19 51 19 0 11 0 0 70 11 10
2022 National Capital Region 40 28 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 19 14 11 18 0 0 57 29 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 41 7 0 12 0 0 81 12 15
2022 British Columbia 8 46 24 8 14 0 0 54 22 15
2020 National Capital Region 36 32 14 9 8 0 0 68 17 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 30 13 17 11 0 4 57 30 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 33 22 13 0 0 0 64 13 25
2020 British Columbia 25 43 13 20 0 0 0 68 20 25
2020 Alberta 0 61 9 5 25 0 0 61 30 10
2019 National Capital Region 35 35 14 10 5 1 1 71 15 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 20 13 18 15 0 0 54 33 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 38 5 10 10 0 0 75 20 20
2019 British Columbia 29 51 3 8 9 0 0 80 16 25
2019 Alberta 50 39 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 39 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 44 4 4 8 0 0 85 12 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 40 23 19 0 0 0 58 19 20
2024 British Columbia 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 38 37 12 10 2 0 0 76 12 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 50 3 21 9 0 0 68 30 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 42 14 7 0 0 0 79 7 15
2022 British Columbia 16 49 10 25 0 0 0 65 25 15
2020 National Capital Region 33 43 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 44 9 3 5 0 2 82 9 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 41 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 25
2020 British Columbia 38 41 8 8 4 0 0 79 13 25
2020 Alberta 22 43 0 18 18 0 0 65 35 10
2019 National Capital Region 34 39 13 12 3 0 0 73 14 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 22 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 48 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2019 British Columbia 36 51 0 0 13 0 0 87 13 25
2019 Alberta 50 39 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 31 11 8 7 0 0 74 15 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 26 14 5 0 0 0 80 5 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 3 31 24 6 0 0 39 30 20
2024 British Columbia 57 33 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 45 28 10 10 5 1 1 74 15 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 30 11 3 6 0 0 80 9 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 20 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 British Columbia 28 38 13 16 5 0 0 66 21 15
2020 National Capital Region 39 30 14 8 8 0 1 70 16 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 32 13 11 6 0 1 70 17 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 31 13 0 4 0 0 83 4 25
2020 British Columbia 43 36 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 25
2020 Alberta 47 39 0 5 9 0 0 86 14 10
2019 National Capital Region 48 24 16 4 6 1 1 73 11 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 23 12 10 9 2 4 67 21 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 19 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2019 British Columbia 32 33 12 12 12 0 0 64 24 25
2019 Alberta 58 31 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10

Job fit and development

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 27 33 14 17 9 0 1 60 27 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 43 13 9 7 0 0 70 17 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 16 24 42 7 0 0 27 49 20
2024 British Columbia 14 65 0 9 11 0 0 79 21 10
2022 National Capital Region 37 35 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 19 16 30 9 0 0 45 39 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 26 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 15
2022 British Columbia 8 5 17 44 26 0 0 13 70 15
2020 National Capital Region 31 37 15 11 6 0 1 68 17 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 38 11 13 3 0 0 73 16 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 55 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 25
2020 British Columbia 13 55 8 16 8 0 0 68 24 25
2020 Alberta 9 52 0 32 7 0 0 61 39 10
2019 National Capital Region 32 35 12 13 7 0 1 68 20 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 29 15 16 3 0 0 66 19 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 50 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2019 British Columbia 15 40 11 20 13 0 0 56 34 25
2019 Alberta 21 58 0 11 11 0 0 79 21 10

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 24 10 9 5 1 2 75 15 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 20 6 0 12 3 4 81 13 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 16 21 17 14 0 0 48 32 20
2024 British Columbia 75 10 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 22 10 5 4 1 3 81 9 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 21 14 5 9 0 0 71 14 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 16 7 0 12 0 0 81 12 15
2022 British Columbia 56 10 17 8 0 9 0 72 9 15
2020 National Capital Region 46 25 15 6 6 2 1 72 12 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 21 11 10 5 0 3 73 16 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 29 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 25
2020 British Columbia 42 26 24 0 8 0 0 68 8 25
2020 Alberta 47 30 5 0 18 0 0 77 18 10

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 21 27 21 17 11 3 0 49 30 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 33 13 2 20 9 0 62 24 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 14 10 42 26 0 0 22 68 20
2024 British Columbia 24 76 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 32 29 18 11 9 1 1 62 20 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 33 13 5 18 6 0 61 25 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 11 27 12 14 0 0 47 26 15
2022 British Columbia 35 31 10 8 8 9 0 72 17 15
2020 National Capital Region 28 29 19 12 8 4 1 59 21 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 30 25 7 9 2 4 57 16 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 44 31 4 4 0 0 61 8 25
2020 British Columbia 8 44 26 12 4 6 0 55 17 25
2020 Alberta 9 31 9 16 35 0 0 40 51 10
2019 National Capital Region 27 31 17 12 8 4 1 61 21 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 20 17 15 16 0 0 52 31 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 34 15 15 5 0 0 64 20 20
2019 British Columbia 33 28 26 9 4 0 0 61 13 25
2019 Alberta 0 42 11 0 21 26 0 57 29 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 44 24 12 5 7 2 6 48 52 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 33 5 7 5 0 3 48 52 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 22 10 0 22 6 14 33 67 20
2024 British Columbia 25 45 8 12 10 0 0 25 75 10
2022 National Capital Region 50 21 8 6 6 2 7 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 28 14 17 3 0 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 15 0 12 7 12 14 15
2022 British Columbia 26 49 18 0 8 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 49 18 11 7 5 1 10 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 19 15 8 0 3 4 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 42 11 4 0 0 4 25
2020 British Columbia 44 27 12 8 8 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 45 25 0 0 18 13 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 51 21 14 4 3 1 7 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 16 10 4 4 4 4 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 4 20 10 0 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 51 33 8 8 0 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 32 29 11 8 11 0 10 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 56 10 6 4 8 3 13 66 34 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 13 19 9 5 3 16 43 57 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 3 7 14 0 0 19 70 30 20
2024 British Columbia 47 8 0 0 11 0 34 70 30 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 73 6 6 4 2 4 5 80 20 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 14 3 2 2 14 6 74 26 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 0 14 0 4 0 10 80 20 20
2024 British Columbia 83 7 0 0 0 0 10 92 8 10
2022 National Capital Region 76 3 4 2 4 3 9 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 6 0 9 6 0 5 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 79 0 0 7 0 7 7 15
2022 British Columbia 69 15 16 0 0 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 72 8 3 2 4 3 8 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 9 7 2 5 10 1 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 79 8 6 4 0 0 4 25
2020 British Columbia 72 12 4 4 0 4 4 25
2020 Alberta 80 10 0 0 10 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 75 5 5 3 3 3 6 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 11 3 6 5 6 9 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 0 5 10 5 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 73 15 0 0 0 3 8 25
2019 Alberta 82 0 0 0 0 8 10 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 71 9 3 3 1 2 11 82 18 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 0 2 7 0 6 12 89 11 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 0 7 6 7 0 14 76 24 20
2024 British Columbia 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10

Question 44e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 63 11 6 3 4 2 10 72 28 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 5 13 3 2 0 8 74 26 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 6 13 0 7 8 14 66 34 20
2024 British Columbia 84 6 0 0 10 0 0 84 16 10

Question 45. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 21 15 17 22 4 6 41 43 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 9 13 18 21 4 2 45 41 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 27 15 20 35 0 0 30 55 20
2022 National Capital Region 22 25 13 13 14 2 11 54 31 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 25 14 11 13 11 0 58 27 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 26 7 31 14 12 0 40 52 15
2022 British Columbia 0 44 20 23 14 0 0 44 37 15
2020 National Capital Region 19 21 17 14 18 2 9 45 36 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 27 11 16 22 2 1 50 39 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 10 36 26 4 0 8 28 32 25
2020 British Columbia 12 42 11 20 8 0 6 58 30 25
2020 Alberta 9 0 26 9 51 0 5 9 64 10
2019 National Capital Region 22 21 13 17 16 4 6 48 37 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 16 9 9 25 5 3 53 37 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 27 14 20 15 0 5 48 38 20
2019 British Columbia 16 23 33 15 13 0 0 39 28 25
2019 Alberta 0 31 0 29 29 0 10 35 65 10

Empowerment

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 27 36 13 12 11 0 1 64 23 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 16 13 7 10 0 0 70 17 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 29 10 15 27 0 0 48 42 20
2024 British Columbia 8 82 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 36 37 12 7 9 0 0 73 15 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 35 18 10 8 0 0 65 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 38 11 13 14 0 0 62 27 15
2022 British Columbia 20 52 21 0 8 0 0 71 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 36 11 8 10 0 1 71 18 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 34 14 11 3 0 4 70 15 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 41 19 8 4 0 0 69 12 25
2020 British Columbia 23 37 8 23 8 0 0 60 31 25
2020 Alberta 0 39 20 41 0 0 0 39 41 10
2019 National Capital Region 36 31 13 11 7 0 1 68 19 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 22 11 11 13 0 2 64 25 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 48 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 20
2019 British Columbia 24 52 7 17 0 0 0 76 17 25
2019 Alberta 29 50 10 11 0 0 0 79 11 10

Question 15. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 33 35 13 10 8 0 1 69 18 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 34 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 29 6 22 14 0 0 57 37 20
2024 British Columbia 24 44 12 21 0 0 0 67 21 10
2022 National Capital Region 42 34 11 7 5 0 1 76 12 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 37 18 9 3 0 0 70 12 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 23 26 0 19 0 0 55 19 15
2022 British Columbia 28 31 26 8 8 0 0 59 16 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 30 14 11 7 1 0 69 18 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 31 16 7 5 0 3 72 12 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 37 17 11 4 0 0 68 15 25
2020 British Columbia 22 50 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 25
2020 Alberta 9 56 9 9 18 0 0 65 26 10
2019 National Capital Region 41 31 14 7 6 0 1 72 14 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 28 7 7 11 1 0 75 18 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 38 10 10 10 0 0 69 20 20
2019 British Columbia 36 37 11 16 0 0 0 73 16 25
2019 Alberta 61 10 11 8 11 0 0 71 19 10

Question 16. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 43 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 31 8 7 7 0 0 77 15 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 45 3 24 14 0 0 58 39 20
2024 British Columbia 31 60 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 42 32 13 7 5 0 1 74 12 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 30 12 5 12 0 0 70 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 38 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2022 British Columbia 16 46 29 10 0 0 0 62 10 15
2020 National Capital Region 33 39 13 10 5 1 1 73 14 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 36 15 9 2 0 3 73 11 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 50 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2020 British Columbia 16 52 13 20 0 0 0 68 20 25
2020 Alberta 0 58 7 18 18 0 0 58 35 10
2019 National Capital Region 40 36 11 8 5 1 0 76 13 315
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 28 22 7 9 0 0 62 16 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 49 5 21 0 0 0 73 21 20
2019 British Columbia 40 40 3 8 9 0 0 80 16 25
2019 Alberta 50 39 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 10

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 19 34 18 14 9 5 1 57 24 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 17 19 13 12 2 0 55 25 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 42 14 28 7 0 0 51 35 20
2022 National Capital Region 27 35 21 7 6 4 1 65 13 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 23 6 21 9 8 0 61 32 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 27 33 7 7 5 0 51 14 15
2022 British Columbia 8 46 24 14 8 0 0 54 22 15
2020 National Capital Region 22 40 18 10 5 3 1 65 16 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 37 23 4 7 8 0 64 12 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 47 27 4 0 3 0 68 4 25
2020 British Columbia 8 37 35 12 0 8 0 49 13 25
2020 Alberta 9 38 18 18 18 0 0 47 35 10
2019 National Capital Region 26 41 15 9 6 3 1 70 15 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 31 12 14 11 2 0 62 26 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 44 20 10 5 0 0 64 15 20
2019 British Columbia 27 38 19 16 0 0 0 65 16 25

Work-life balance and workload

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 28 8 14 10 0 0 68 24 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 27 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 19 11 24 13 0 7 47 40 20
2024 British Columbia 64 24 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10
2022 National Capital Region 46 24 13 6 9 0 2 71 16 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 16 9 25 9 0 0 58 33 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 26 19 0 7 0 0 74 7 15
2022 British Columbia 49 32 5 8 6 0 0 81 14 15
2020 National Capital Region 41 28 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 26 17 9 7 0 0 66 16 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 42 10 4 0 0 6 86 4 25
2020 British Columbia 31 41 13 15 0 0 0 72 15 25
2020 Alberta 9 42 9 32 9 0 0 51 41 10
2019 National Capital Region 46 34 9 7 3 1 0 81 11 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 20 17 12 7 1 0 63 19 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 20 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 20
2019 British Columbia 50 37 4 0 9 0 0 87 9 25
2019 Alberta 31 29 10 29 0 0 0 61 29 10

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 29 18 8 7 0 1 67 15 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 27 13 12 12 0 0 64 23 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 16 46 8 3 0 0 42 12 20
2024 British Columbia 26 65 0 0 0 0 9 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 38 31 13 8 9 0 0 70 17 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 23 13 4 18 0 0 65 22 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 28 20 7 0 0 0 74 7 15
2022 British Columbia 28 44 24 0 4 0 0 72 4 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 29 20 9 6 0 1 64 15 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 34 15 5 0 0 2 79 5 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 38 21 0 0 0 2 78 0 25
2020 British Columbia 22 49 17 4 8 0 0 71 13 25
2020 Alberta 26 43 16 0 14 0 0 70 14 10
2019 National Capital Region 36 33 20 6 5 0 0 70 11 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 24 10 3 2 0 0 86 4 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 28 15 0 5 0 0 80 5 20
2019 British Columbia 36 32 16 12 4 0 0 67 16 25
2019 Alberta 21 26 21 11 11 11 0 53 24 10

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 22 8 3 4 2 3 84 8 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 17 2 11 6 4 2 80 18 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 27 11 0 36 6 0 51 38 20
2024 British Columbia 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 59 18 6 3 7 2 5 83 11 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 15 9 13 9 0 0 70 21 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 0 15 15 12 12 16 41 37 15
2022 British Columbia 70 14 8 0 0 0 8 91 0 15

Mobility and retention

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 25 23 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 35 33 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 26 30 20
2024 British Columbia 26 8 66 10
2022 National Capital Region 51 24 24 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 30 20 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 48 8 15
2022 British Columbia 40 5 55 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 34 30 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 31 37 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 29 48 25
2020 British Columbia 30 24 46 25
2020 Alberta 32 26 42 10
2019 National Capital Region 32 29 38 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 30 40 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 46 36 20
2019 British Columbia 25 36 39 25
2019 Alberta 31 47 21 10

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 17 39 5 18 9 155
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 10 31 9 0 18 10
2022 National Capital Region 9 14 42 6 23 6 125
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 23 25 12 11 12 10
2020 National Capital Region 9 10 43 5 32 1 110
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 24 62 0 3 5 20
2019 National Capital Region 7 13 37 7 29 7 110
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 29 42 0 4 6 15
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Organizational goals

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 50 32 9 7 2 0 0 82 9 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 24 17 4 0 0 0 79 4 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 44 10 6 6 0 0 79 12 20
2024 British Columbia 70 21 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 59 30 6 2 2 0 0 89 5 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 52 6 6 7 0 0 81 13 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 33 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2022 British Columbia 23 61 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 52 32 10 3 2 0 0 84 5 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 30 7 0 5 0 0 87 5 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 38 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25
2020 British Columbia 44 44 4 8 0 0 0 87 8 25
2020 Alberta 7 53 30 0 9 0 0 61 9 10
2019 National Capital Region 58 31 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 12 4 0 0 0 85 4 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 43 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20
2019 British Columbia 43 53 0 0 4 0 0 96 4 25
2019 Alberta 61 19 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 10

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 24 42 14 10 7 2 0 67 18 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 34 23 14 3 0 0 59 17 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 42 31 6 7 0 0 56 13 20
2024 British Columbia 37 50 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 30 42 12 9 4 2 1 74 14 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 35 12 16 15 0 0 58 30 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 43 20 7 7 0 0 67 14 15
2022 British Columbia 8 44 32 4 12 0 0 52 16 15
2020 National Capital Region 29 41 19 6 3 2 0 72 9 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 46 31 2 0 0 0 68 2 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 43 27 14 0 0 0 59 14 25
2020 British Columbia 22 39 25 14 0 0 0 61 14 25
2020 Alberta 7 30 14 39 9 0 0 38 48 10
2019 National Capital Region 33 41 15 6 2 1 0 76 9 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 39 15 6 8 0 2 71 13 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 49 22 5 0 0 0 73 5 20
2019 British Columbia 28 44 19 4 4 0 0 72 9 25
2019 Alberta 21 39 11 11 11 8 0 66 23 10

Organizational performance

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 26 30 15 9 1 2 25 44 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 25 20 20 15 0 8 38 40 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 48 13 18 13 0 0 32 55 20
2024 British Columbia 11 8 43 28 9 0 0 37 20 10
2022 National Capital Region 12 24 26 22 11 1 2 35 38 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 29 32 25 8 0 5 35 31 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 15 34 8 21 0 14 34 27 15
2022 British Columbia 15 21 40 16 8 0 0 24 36 15
2020 National Capital Region 11 24 33 22 9 0 1 31 35 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 18 42 16 16 2 0 33 25 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 31 43 6 6 0 0 12 45 25
2020 British Columbia 13 40 30 14 4 0 0 18 52 25
2020 Alberta 18 36 26 7 0 13 0 8 61 10
2019 National Capital Region 10 24 31 18 16 1 1 34 34 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 9 28 32 21 4 2 56 15 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 46 21 14 19 0 0 33 46 20
2019 British Columbia 9 28 40 18 4 0 0 23 37 25
2019 Alberta 21 0 32 26 0 21 0 33 27 10

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 19 21 20 19 14 2 6 36 43 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 16 45 3 13 4 8 19 31 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 42 18 6 4 0 6 11 70 20
2024 British Columbia 8 31 41 20 0 0 0 20 39 10
2022 National Capital Region 10 17 23 26 13 2 7 44 30 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 8 45 6 27 5 5 36 14 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 21 47 0 10 0 16 12 32 10
2022 British Columbia 13 40 10 20 16 0 0 36 54 15
2020 National Capital Region 10 16 26 22 19 3 4 44 27 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 12 38 16 19 0 7 38 21 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 45 30 10 10 0 2 19 50 25
2020 British Columbia 17 31 21 21 6 0 4 29 49 25
2020 Alberta 39 9 0 30 16 5 0 49 51 10
2019 National Capital Region 9 12 24 23 23 6 4 50 23 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 11 29 12 38 3 2 53 17 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 24 22 23 15 5 0 40 36 20
2019 British Columbia 9 52 15 16 3 4 0 21 64 25

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 16 26 27 17 0 5 47 26 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 19 18 30 20 0 8 54 26 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 25 38 23 11 0 0 34 28 20
2024 British Columbia 0 11 30 34 24 0 0 58 11 10
2022 National Capital Region 5 14 26 31 21 0 2 54 20 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 4 6 40 19 27 0 5 48 10 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 20 11 34 9 0 25 58 27 15
2022 British Columbia 8 7 32 36 17 0 0 53 15 15
2020 National Capital Region 5 12 32 28 21 0 2 50 17 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 2 4 23 43 27 0 2 71 5 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 34 32 21 6 0 56 8 25
2020 British Columbia 8 12 36 23 16 0 4 41 21 25
2020 Alberta 9 14 30 30 16 0 0 47 23 10
2019 National Capital Region 4 10 26 31 25 2 2 58 15 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 2 23 29 39 4 4 73 2 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 4 27 43 26 0 0 69 4 20
2019 British Columbia 4 16 31 36 12 0 0 48 21 25
2019 Alberta 11 21 21 16 31 0 0 47 32 10

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 25 20 20 13 16 0 5 31 48 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 18 25 18 16 0 6 37 37 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 9 21 13 7 0 0 21 58 20
2024 British Columbia 20 18 53 0 9 0 0 9 38 10
2022 National Capital Region 15 24 17 18 21 2 3 40 42 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 8 38 0 35 0 5 36 23 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 19 14 19 17 0 26 48 33 15
2022 British Columbia 43 4 33 20 0 0 0 20 47 15
2020 National Capital Region 10 19 24 22 21 1 3 45 30 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 11 37 20 19 0 2 40 21 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 28 34 11 23 0 0 34 32 25
2020 British Columbia 33 20 17 30 0 0 0 30 53 25
2020 Alberta 61 22 9 9 0 0 0 9 82 10
2019 National Capital Region 11 16 23 20 22 2 5 46 30 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 12 24 16 37 2 4 56 19 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 20 30 20 20 0 0 40 31 20
2019 British Columbia 21 29 35 8 8 0 0 15 50 25
2019 Alberta 21 32 16 10 10 11 0 23 59 10

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 18 25 16 17 4 6 37 35 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 8 24 22 25 4 8 52 20 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 12 15 10 17 12 14 37 43 20
2024 British Columbia 19 11 22 39 9 0 0 48 30 10
2022 National Capital Region 15 19 20 19 16 5 7 39 38 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 6 25 17 13 8 5 34 36 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 28 7 7 0 21 25 13 74 15
2022 British Columbia 29 25 29 8 8 0 0 16 55 15
2020 National Capital Region 12 15 22 22 21 3 4 46 29 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 35 26 20 7 3 51 10 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 17 27 31 6 0 2 37 35 25
2020 British Columbia 17 27 41 11 4 0 0 15 44 25
2020 Alberta 34 0 13 18 9 27 0 36 46 10
2019 National Capital Region 12 14 27 22 18 5 3 43 28 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 5 25 16 35 2 2 54 20 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 15 40 4 19 9 0 25 32 20
2019 British Columbia 25 20 30 4 16 4 0 22 48 25
2019 Alberta 21 32 0 18 0 29 0 26 74 10

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 20 27 14 17 2 4 32 38 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 22 38 9 13 0 4 23 37 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 37 18 10 4 0 0 14 68 20
2024 British Columbia 29 10 26 26 9 0 0 35 39 10
2022 National Capital Region 10 19 24 19 19 5 4 42 31 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 14 45 6 3 16 5 12 32 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 0 37 0 17 0 26 23 27 15
2022 British Columbia 28 10 45 12 0 5 0 12 41 15
2020 National Capital Region 9 15 35 17 17 3 4 37 25 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 13 35 24 15 4 2 41 22 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 38 34 6 11 0 0 18 49 25
2020 British Columbia 22 26 32 16 4 0 0 20 48 25
2020 Alberta 34 13 41 0 0 13 0 0 53 10
2019 National Capital Region 10 15 25 19 21 5 4 44 28 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 9 26 20 31 2 0 52 21 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 34 29 16 20 0 0 36 34 20
2019 British Columbia 12 50 16 19 3 0 0 22 62 25
2019 Alberta 21 21 19 18 0 21 0 23 54 10

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 19 31 17 15 1 3 33 35 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 21 27 16 10 0 4 27 45 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 12 27 6 11 0 0 17 55 20
2024 British Columbia 8 19 46 18 9 0 0 27 27 10
2022 National Capital Region 9 19 27 29 14 1 2 43 28 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 23 37 6 11 0 5 17 44 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 41 42 0 0 0 12 0 53 15
2022 British Columbia 26 24 41 9 0 0 0 9 51 15
2020 National Capital Region 8 17 34 24 13 1 3 38 26 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 24 31 25 15 0 0 40 29 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 24 43 8 6 0 0 14 43 25
2020 British Columbia 33 34 25 8 0 0 0 8 67 25
2020 Alberta 55 32 13 0 0 0 0 0 87 10
2019 National Capital Region 11 15 28 23 19 1 2 44 27 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 17 21 30 24 2 2 55 23 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 25 26 9 15 0 0 24 50 20
2019 British Columbia 9 41 28 19 3 0 0 22 50 25
2019 Alberta 29 42 8 0 0 21 0 0 90 10

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 25 23 22 18 3 0 35 41 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 30 12 19 18 3 0 50 38 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 17 13 35 26 4 0 23 63 20
2024 British Columbia 21 25 12 21 20 0 0 47 41 10
2022 National Capital Region 17 34 21 15 10 3 1 53 25 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 39 9 9 17 8 0 62 28 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 26 44 7 7 0 0 43 14 15
2022 British Columbia 8 0 38 35 19 0 0 8 53 15
2020 National Capital Region 19 31 20 18 8 4 1 52 27 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 31 20 23 6 0 0 51 29 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 33 24 25 0 6 0 48 27 25
2020 British Columbia 4 26 25 25 19 0 0 30 44 25
2020 Alberta 0 9 13 36 42 0 0 9 78 10
2019 National Capital Region 19 36 20 14 6 4 1 57 22 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 31 11 21 8 3 2 58 30 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 31 14 20 10 10 5 47 36 20
2019 British Columbia 15 21 21 28 12 3 0 37 41 25
2019 Alberta 0 18 8 32 21 21 0 23 67 10

Diversity and inclusion

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 31 7 10 4 1 0 80 14 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 21 7 10 10 0 3 73 20 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 19 20 0 11 0 0 69 11 20
2024 British Columbia 85 15 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 50 28 6 4 9 3 1 80 14 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 22 6 15 6 0 0 73 21 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 31 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2022 British Columbia 37 43 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 47 26 8 9 8 1 1 74 17 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 27 16 6 15 2 2 62 22 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 25
2020 British Columbia 38 33 16 8 4 0 0 71 13 25
2020 Alberta 7 61 5 18 9 0 0 68 26 10
2019 National Capital Region 52 25 8 7 6 1 0 79 13 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 25 9 8 21 0 0 62 29 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 5 0 16 11 0 0 73 27 20
2019 British Columbia 40 40 11 4 4 0 0 80 9 25
2019 Alberta 50 39 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 34 6 10 1 0 0 82 12 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 29 16 0 0 0 3 84 0 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 34 7 14 4 0 0 75 18 20
2024 British Columbia 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 54 32 4 6 4 0 0 86 9 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 17 12 18 0 0 0 70 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 38 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 British Columbia 62 9 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 29 9 7 3 1 1 80 11 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 28 12 14 0 0 4 73 14 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 41 19 4 0 0 0 77 4 25
2020 British Columbia 38 50 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 25
2020 Alberta 0 56 9 26 9 0 0 56 35 10
2019 National Capital Region 52 33 7 6 3 0 0 85 9 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 31 7 19 2 0 0 72 21 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 25 5 22 0 0 0 73 22 20
2019 British Columbia 48 33 3 12 4 0 0 80 16 25
2019 Alberta 58 21 0 11 11 0 0 79 21 10

Question 23. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 36 12 7 3 1 0 78 10 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 33 10 7 2 4 0 80 10 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 29 14 0 10 3 0 75 10 20
2024 British Columbia 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 46 32 13 4 4 1 0 79 8 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 39 7 6 12 0 0 76 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 24 0 0 7 0 7 93 7 15
2022 British Columbia 47 37 0 8 0 9 0 91 9 15
2020 National Capital Region 41 34 13 5 5 1 1 77 10 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 34 20 5 3 0 4 71 9 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 40 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 25
2020 British Columbia 29 53 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 20
2020 Alberta 7 48 27 9 9 0 0 55 18 10
2019 National Capital Region 47 34 12 2 3 1 0 83 5 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 28 18 9 10 3 0 62 19 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 31 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 20
2019 British Columbia 49 38 4 9 0 0 0 87 9 25
2019 Alberta 50 39 0 0 11 0 0 89 11 10

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 32 16 9 6 3 0 67 16 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 17 16 24 10 0 0 50 34 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 47 19 7 7 0 0 67 14 20
2022 National Capital Region 42 30 14 5 6 2 1 74 11 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 34 9 0 9 6 0 81 9 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 35 14 21 0 8 0 61 23 15
2022 British Columbia 38 43 12 0 8 0 0 80 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 36 12 8 5 3 1 74 14 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 36 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 31 27 6 4 0 0 63 10 25
2020 British Columbia 26 24 23 13 4 10 0 56 19 25
2020 Alberta 10 47 6 27 10 0 0 57 37 10
2019 National Capital Region 43 35 11 4 4 2 0 80 8 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 23 13 6 8 2 0 73 14 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 49 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 20
2019 British Columbia 36 32 14 13 4 0 0 68 17 25
2019 Alberta 21 39 11 19 11 0 0 60 29 10

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

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 26 16 7 5 9 2 69 13 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 26 20 2 5 16 0 68 7 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 29 15 14 11 22 0 49 32 20
2024 British Columbia 27 37 9 8 0 20 0 79 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 33 39 14 3 2 8 0 79 6 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 9 8 0 15 6 0 76 16 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 48 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2022 British Columbia 15 48 22 8 0 8 0 68 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 38 34 12 5 4 7 1 78 9 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 32 21 5 4 0 0 70 9 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 42 24 13 0 0 0 63 13 25
2020 British Columbia 23 51 16 4 0 6 0 78 4 25
2020 Alberta 25 43 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 10
2019 National Capital Region 45 27 13 6 5 4 1 75 11 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 25 13 6 4 2 0 77 10 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 34 14 5 10 0 0 71 15 20
2019 British Columbia 36 38 22 4 0 0 0 74 4 25
2019 Alberta 21 50 8 0 11 11 0 79 12 10

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 45 37 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 29 2 13 4 0 0 81 17 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 34 13 17 0 0 0 70 17 20
2024 British Columbia 43 57 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 30 5 4 4 0 0 86 9 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 30 0 6 9 0 0 85 15 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 38 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 British Columbia 36 38 12 14 0 0 0 74 14 15
2020 National Capital Region 52 30 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 23 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 37 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 25
2020 British Columbia 39 29 28 0 0 4 0 71 0 25
2020 Alberta 9 58 0 16 18 0 0 66 34 10
2019 National Capital Region 59 27 9 2 3 0 0 87 4 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 28 4 11 6 2 0 79 17 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 34 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2019 British Columbia 49 39 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2019 Alberta 21 58 0 11 11 0 0 79 21 10

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 35 30 10 3 8 10 5 76 12 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 28 17 14 5 11 4 58 22 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 35 0 20 11 3 0 68 32 20
2024 British Columbia 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 44 22 12 3 5 6 6 76 10 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 25 6 9 12 14 0 69 24 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 23 16 12 0 21 0 65 15 15
2022 British Columbia 56 22 12 6 0 4 0 81 6 15

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 29 10 4 7 10 5 75 13 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 28 12 8 12 11 8 61 24 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 22 8 20 11 3 0 59 32 20
2024 British Columbia 61 33 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 44 21 13 5 5 5 6 74 11 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 19 6 11 18 14 0 59 34 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 12 16 12 0 21 0 65 15 15
2022 British Columbia 56 22 12 10 0 0 0 78 10 15

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

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 18 18 8 5 18 2 61 16 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 20 15 7 8 23 0 62 19 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 24 9 14 11 29 0 52 35 20
2024 British Columbia 15 43 0 21 0 21 0 74 26 10
2022 National Capital Region 32 32 18 3 2 11 2 73 6 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 24 12 12 9 18 0 61 25 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 49 15 0 0 0 7 84 0 15
2022 British Columbia 22 11 38 12 0 16 0 40 14 15
2020 National Capital Region 40 31 13 5 4 6 2 77 9 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 26 21 3 8 2 0 68 11 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 46 24 4 4 0 0 69 8 25
2020 British Columbia 16 54 16 4 0 10 0 77 5 25
2020 Alberta 18 47 9 18 9 0 0 65 26 10

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 32 10 6 6 7 4 76 13 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 20 10 8 8 12 4 69 18 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 46 3 14 7 0 0 76 21 20
2024 British Columbia 34 49 0 0 11 0 6 88 12 10
2022 National Capital Region 45 28 9 5 4 3 6 80 10 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 19 20 8 15 0 0 57 23 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 31 0 7 0 7 7 91 9 15
2022 British Columbia 43 32 21 4 0 0 0 74 4 15
2020 National Capital Region 47 28 8 4 5 6 3 83 9 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 30 9 7 12 3 0 71 20 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 43 13 4 0 4 0 83 4 25
2020 British Columbia 27 41 11 8 13 0 0 68 21 25
2020 Alberta 7 57 27 0 9 0 0 64 9 10

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 12 19 3 5 44 9 43 16 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 15 26 7 5 34 7 37 19 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 16 26 0 4 47 0 43 7 20
2024 British Columbia 9 8 25 0 11 33 13 33 21 10
2022 National Capital Region 17 13 20 2 2 35 11 56 7 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 29 16 0 9 37 0 61 14 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 18 12 7 0 46 7 59 16 15
2022 British Columbia 6 0 36 13 0 46 0 11 24 15

Ethical workplace

Question 20. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 27 27 24 9 6 4 3 58 17 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 38 8 2 6 15 7 78 11 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 18 37 3 20 9 0 35 25 20
2024 British Columbia 41 38 9 0 0 12 0 90 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 28 28 14 7 9 8 5 65 19 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 29 5 21 9 10 0 62 33 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 31 31 0 0 0 7 67 0 15
2022 British Columbia 22 42 8 14 5 9 0 70 21 15
2020 National Capital Region 22 31 18 6 11 6 6 61 19 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 24 16 15 10 1 6 56 27 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 26 32 15 3 0 10 44 21 25
2020 British Columbia 8 48 24 13 4 4 0 59 17 25
2020 Alberta 0 33 18 18 18 9 5 39 41 10
2019 National Capital Region 29 27 17 9 6 7 3 63 17 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 14 19 17 17 4 2 44 36 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 19 16 16 22 0 4 44 39 20
2019 British Columbia 28 36 12 8 13 3 0 66 21 25
2019 Alberta 39 19 0 11 11 21 0 73 27 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 27 35 14 11 8 5 1 66 20 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 37 17 7 10 0 0 66 17 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 24 32 10 20 0 0 38 30 20
2024 British Columbia 25 49 9 18 0 0 0 74 18 10
2022 National Capital Region 31 37 12 8 8 4 1 72 16 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 39 8 6 13 0 0 74 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 23 19 0 7 7 0 72 7 15
2022 British Columbia 33 27 24 9 7 0 0 60 16 15
2020 National Capital Region 36 30 14 10 7 3 1 68 17 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 26 16 12 5 3 0 66 18 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 53 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 25
2020 British Columbia 15 46 22 8 8 0 0 61 17 25
2020 Alberta 0 39 38 9 9 0 5 41 19 10
2019 National Capital Region 40 33 11 7 5 2 2 76 13 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 39 9 7 6 2 2 77 13 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 50 0 5 10 5 0 84 16 20
2019 British Columbia 28 32 20 16 4 0 0 60 20 25
2019 Alberta 50 18 11 21 0 0 0 68 21 10

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 34 20 9 6 4 1 63 16 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 37 23 5 8 0 0 63 13 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 28 37 6 18 0 0 38 24 20
2024 British Columbia 24 64 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 10
2022 National Capital Region 32 35 18 8 5 2 1 69 13 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 22 9 5 13 14 0 69 21 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 46 23 0 7 0 0 70 7 15
2022 British Columbia 12 46 30 4 8 0 0 58 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 30 33 21 6 6 3 0 66 13 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 24 27 13 3 2 0 56 17 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 34 42 0 0 0 0 58 0 25
2020 British Columbia 13 33 31 19 4 0 0 46 23 25
2020 Alberta 0 38 30 9 18 0 5 40 28 10
2019 National Capital Region 38 34 16 4 5 3 0 75 9 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 34 15 9 8 2 0 67 17 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 41 16 15 11 0 0 58 26 20
2019 British Columbia 33 27 27 9 4 0 0 60 13 25
2019 Alberta 32 39 18 11 0 0 0 71 11 10

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 21 20 19 13 13 11 4 48 30 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 25 14 2 21 14 0 57 27 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 31 3 6 21 24 0 60 36 20
2024 British Columbia 34 49 6 0 11 0 0 82 11 10
2022 National Capital Region 23 25 18 8 13 10 3 55 24 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 29 5 27 9 8 0 56 39 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 7 19 13 7 19 0 53 24 15
2022 British Columbia 28 19 16 22 7 9 0 51 32 15
2020 National Capital Region 24 16 20 12 13 13 3 48 29 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 23 12 14 15 9 3 52 34 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 28 20 14 13 10 0 47 30 25
2020 British Columbia 15 12 40 12 17 4 0 28 30 25
2020 Alberta 0 13 20 35 26 0 5 14 65 10
2019 National Capital Region 25 23 20 8 9 12 3 56 20 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 16 12 24 17 8 0 42 45 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 23 20 20 10 5 5 43 34 20
2019 British Columbia 15 28 23 9 17 4 3 47 28 25
2019 Alberta 0 8 21 0 21 50 0 16 42 10

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 47 4 17 6 0 0 73 23 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 36 5 19 7 0 0 68 26 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 34 0 31 14 0 0 54 46 20
2024 British Columbia 15 53 0 31 0 0 0 69 31 10
2022 National Capital Region 38 42 4 11 5 0 0 80 16 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 51 6 6 11 0 0 77 17 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 59 7 0 5 0 0 88 5 15
2022 British Columbia 40 20 8 18 13 0 0 60 32 15
2020 National Capital Region 38 42 4 12 3 0 0 80 16 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 44 5 17 2 0 0 77 18 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 53 10 11 0 0 0 80 11 25
2020 British Columbia 4 51 13 28 4 0 0 55 32 25
2020 Alberta 18 57 0 18 7 0 0 75 25 10

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 35 28 8 16 12 0 1 64 28 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 36 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 23 18 23 0 0 0 59 23 20
2024 British Columbia 47 45 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 49 33 5 7 4 0 2 84 11 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 39 9 4 3 0 0 85 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 41 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2022 British Columbia 52 35 8 0 0 0 5 91 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 39 32 9 14 5 0 1 72 19 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 35 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 33 21 8 0 0 0 71 8 25
2020 British Columbia 16 30 14 39 0 0 0 46 39 25
2020 Alberta 36 64 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 49 33 5 9 4 0 0 81 13 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 27 2 11 4 0 0 83 15 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 33 10 24 5 0 0 61 29 20
2019 British Columbia 35 52 0 9 4 0 0 87 13 25
2019 Alberta 31 39 0 19 11 0 0 71 29 10

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 38 32 10 12 7 1 0 71 18 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 30 9 0 5 0 0 86 5 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 31 21 11 6 0 0 62 17 20
2024 British Columbia 55 36 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 49 31 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 28 6 21 3 0 0 70 24 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 45 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2022 British Columbia 23 38 28 4 8 0 0 60 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 40 33 11 12 3 0 0 74 15 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 31 8 18 7 0 0 67 25 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 13 23 12 0 0 0 66 12 25
2020 British Columbia 20 46 14 11 8 0 0 66 20 25
2020 Alberta 0 61 0 14 25 0 0 61 39 10
2019 National Capital Region 49 36 8 5 2 0 1 86 7 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 27 10 13 0 2 0 76 13 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 45 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2019 British Columbia 35 44 0 16 4 0 0 79 21 25
2019 Alberta 42 37 11 0 11 0 0 79 11 10

Use of official languages

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 62 24 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 12 4 2 0 0 4 94 2 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 17 9 4 0 0 0 87 4 20
2024 British Columbia 76 15 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including emails, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 55 24 8 10 3 0 1 80 13 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 12 4 0 0 0 4 96 0 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 46 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 20
2024 British Columbia 76 15 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 84 11 1 2 1 0 0 96 3 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 88 3 0 0 2 0 7 98 2 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 86 14 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2024 British Columbia 91 0 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 86 11 1 1 0 0 0 97 2 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 12 6 0 0 0 6 94 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 British Columbia 76 13 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 83 12 2 2 0 0 1 96 2 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 92 8 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 British Columbia 59 25 0 4 4 0 8 91 9 25
2019 Alberta 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 37. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 58 23 10 3 0 5 0 86 4 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 21 6 3 8 16 6 79 14 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2024 British Columbia 51 22 0 0 0 18 9 100 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 63 22 9 1 1 2 1 88 3 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 26 11 5 0 8 11 80 7 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 88 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2022 British Columbia 28 33 6 12 0 21 0 78 15 15
2020 National Capital Region 64 23 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 20 7 9 6 10 5 74 18 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 26 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 25
2020 British Columbia 40 18 4 4 15 14 4 71 24 25
2020 Alberta 43 26 0 0 0 25 5 100 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 70 17 8 1 1 2 0 89 2 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 14 13 9 9 6 3 67 19 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 45 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2019 British Columbia 24 24 16 9 9 14 4 59 21 25
2019 Alberta 29 31 0 0 0 39 0 100 0 10

Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 315
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 265
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 86 55
2019 National Capital Region 12 88 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 82 60
2019 Alberta 53 47 10

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 64 35
2022 National Capital Region 31 69 35
2020 National Capital Region 43 57 40
2019 National Capital Region 46 54 40

Question 59b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 67 33 35
2022 National Capital Region 70 30 35
2020 National Capital Region 64 36 40
2019 National Capital Region 52 48 40

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 35

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 40
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 10

Question 59e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 40
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 10

Question 59f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 35

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 35
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 10

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 68 35
2022 National Capital Region 39 61 35
2020 National Capital Region 40 60 40
2019 National Capital Region 55 45 40

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 48 35
2022 National Capital Region 46 54 35
2020 National Capital Region 48 52 40
2019 National Capital Region 32 68 40

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 60 35
2022 National Capital Region 43 57 35
2020 National Capital Region 47 53 40
2019 National Capital Region 38 62 40

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 45 55 35
2022 National Capital Region 35 65 35
2020 National Capital Region 57 43 40
2019 National Capital Region 34 66 40

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 33 67 35
2022 National Capital Region 24 76 35
2020 National Capital Region 38 62 40
2019 National Capital Region 23 77 40

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 60 35
2022 National Capital Region 61 39 35
2020 National Capital Region 61 39 40
2019 National Capital Region 49 51 40

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 27 73 35
2022 National Capital Region 28 72 35
2020 National Capital Region 40 60 40
2019 National Capital Region 20 80 40

Question 60h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40

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

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 35

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 52 35
2022 National Capital Region 65 35 35
2020 National Capital Region 53 47 40
2019 National Capital Region 40 60 40

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 80 35
2022 National Capital Region 26 74 35
2020 National Capital Region 31 69 40
2019 National Capital Region 22 78 40
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 50 10

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 78 35
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 35
2020 National Capital Region 14 86 40

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 50 50 35
2022 National Capital Region 58 42 35
2020 National Capital Region 59 41 40
2019 National Capital Region 50 50 40

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 35
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 35
2020 National Capital Region 26 74 40
2019 National Capital Region 24 76 40

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 13 87 35
2020 National Capital Region 17 83 40
2019 National Capital Region 22 78 40
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 51 10

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 35
2020 National Capital Region 15 85 40
2019 National Capital Region 17 83 40

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 40
2019 National Capital Region 17 83 40

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 35

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 35
2019 National Capital Region 16 84 40

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 35

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 35 65 35
2022 National Capital Region 38 62 35
2020 National Capital Region 28 72 40
2019 National Capital Region 27 73 40

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 30

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 30

Question 62c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 30

Question 62d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 30

Question 62e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 2 98 30

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 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
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 30

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 28 72 30

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 16 84 30

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 31 69 35
2022 National Capital Region 42 58 30

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 30

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 43 57 35
2022 National Capital Region 57 43 30

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 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 30

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 49 35
2022 National Capital Region 59 41 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 National Capital Region 17 83 35
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 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 National Capital Region 18 8 10 4 8 41 10 55 25 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 24 9 7 4 30 9 67 18 35
2022 National Capital Region 15 10 10 7 7 42 9 52 28 265
2020 National Capital Region 19 13 16 7 7 30 9 51 22 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 15 16 9 11 20 8 51 27 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 27 31 4 4 20 4 49 10 25
2020 British Columbia 4 21 24 8 20 23 0 32 36 25
2020 Alberta 9 13 13 18 18 25 5 31 50 10
2019 National Capital Region 20 15 19 4 6 27 10 54 16 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 8 19 14 11 16 6 43 33 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 19 10 5 20 24 4 51 35 20
2019 British Columbia 8 23 16 12 13 24 4 42 35 25
2019 Alberta 11 21 0 11 11 47 0 60 40 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 24 17 5 7 20 2 63 15 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 16 18 11 2 22 0 60 17 35
2022 National Capital Region 26 32 12 7 6 17 0 70 16 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 31 5 4 12 20 0 74 19 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 28 14 7 0 7 0 77 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 26 28 17 6 7 16 1 65 15 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 23 24 8 6 3 1 61 14 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 52 20 8 0 0 0 72 8 25
2020 British Columbia 10 25 33 20 4 8 0 38 26 25
2020 Alberta 9 29 30 0 18 9 5 44 20 10
2019 National Capital Region 35 29 16 4 5 9 1 73 10 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 21 20 13 7 4 5 56 22 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 37 15 5 15 5 0 62 22 20
2019 British Columbia 24 35 8 30 0 3 0 62 31 25
2019 Alberta 19 50 11 0 11 11 0 76 12 10

Discrimination

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

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 7 93 315
2024 British Columbia 0 100 10
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 265
2020 National Capital Region 8 92 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 89 55
2019 National Capital Region 6 94 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 84 60
2019 British Columbia 0 100 25
2019 Alberta 0 100 10

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 63 25
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 15
2019 National Capital Region 32 68 20

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 77 23 25
2022 National Capital Region 77 23 15
2020 National Capital Region 71 29 25

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 15

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 20

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 20

Question 66f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 20

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 66 25
2022 National Capital Region 31 69 15
2020 National Capital Region 26 74 25
2019 National Capital Region 32 68 20

Question 67b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …National or ethnic origin
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 29 71 15

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 27 73 15
2020 National Capital Region 19 81 25

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 72 25
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 15

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 72 25
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 15
2020 National Capital Region 24 76 25

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 20

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 20

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 28 72 25

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 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 20

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 15
2020 National Capital Region 21 79 25

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 20

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 80 25
2022 National Capital Region 63 37 15
2020 National Capital Region 34 66 25
2019 National Capital Region 28 72 20

Question 68b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 27 73 15

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 15

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 18 82 15

Question 68e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 25

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 20

Question 68g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 15

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 72 28 25
2022 National Capital Region 32 68 15
2020 National Capital Region 44 56 25
2019 National Capital Region 57 43 20

Question 69a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 15

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 27 73 25
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 69c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 15

Question 69d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 69e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 15

Question 69f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 69g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 15

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 15

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 29 71 25
2022 National Capital Region 36 64 15

Question 69k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 15

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 51 25
2022 National Capital Region 49 51 15

Question 69m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 77 23 25
2022 National Capital Region 55 45 15
2019 National Capital Region 41 59 15

Question 69p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 21 79 25
2022 National Capital Region 31 69 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 11 14 4 5 38 8 56 17 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 16 11 8 0 35 7 68 14 35
2022 National Capital Region 20 11 16 3 5 38 7 57 14 265
2020 National Capital Region 18 11 20 2 6 35 8 51 13 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 15 22 2 9 21 8 54 16 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 27 27 4 0 28 8 51 6 25
2020 British Columbia 16 17 24 4 4 34 0 50 13 25
2020 Alberta 9 30 22 0 9 25 5 56 13 10
2019 National Capital Region 20 14 20 3 3 32 9 57 10 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 11 20 9 10 16 8 49 25 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 29 5 20 5 19 4 60 33 20
2019 British Columbia 11 21 25 9 0 27 7 48 13 25
2019 Alberta 11 10 11 0 0 69 0 66 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 26 15 6 4 21 1 68 12 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 24 12 3 5 27 2 72 11 35
2022 National Capital Region 31 32 15 3 5 15 0 74 9 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 27 12 0 9 25 0 72 12 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 27 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 29 23 20 3 5 18 2 65 10 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 21 19 4 9 8 1 64 15 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 52 21 14 0 0 0 65 14 25
2020 British Columbia 20 35 24 4 0 17 0 66 5 25
2020 Alberta 9 43 30 0 9 9 0 57 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 38 28 16 2 3 12 1 76 6 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 25 8 10 10 8 2 70 21 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 38 14 15 5 5 0 64 22 20
2019 British Columbia 24 42 17 13 0 3 0 69 14 25
2019 Alberta 19 42 0 0 11 29 0 85 15 10

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 23 77 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 84 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 20
2024 British Columbia 18 82 10
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 80 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 72 15
2022 British Columbia 24 76 15
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 77 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 76 25
2020 British Columbia 12 88 25
2020 Alberta 9 91 10
2019 National Capital Region 16 84 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 80 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 20
2019 British Columbia 11 89 25
2019 Alberta 11 89 10

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

Disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. Barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 58 75
2022 National Capital Region 56 44 30
2020 National Capital Region 57 43 40
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 21 15

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 68 32 75
2022 National Capital Region 73 27 30
2020 National Capital Region 74 26 40
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 85 15 15
2019 National Capital Region 89 11 50
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 82 18 10

Question 87. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 39 47 6 5 0 3 0 89 5 50
2022 National Capital Region 30 45 6 11 5 3 0 78 17 20
2020 National Capital Region 31 38 11 6 11 0 3 72 17 25
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 39 16 0 9 0 0 75 9 10
2019 National Capital Region 51 27 15 5 3 0 0 78 7 45

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 47 28 8 8 5 3 2 79 13 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 21 19 8 3 0 0 69 11 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 40 16 13 7 7 0 61 22 20
2024 British Columbia 70 24 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 10
2022 National Capital Region 46 32 8 6 2 3 3 83 8 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 29 6 7 11 6 0 74 20 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 41 0 5 7 0 0 88 12 15
2022 British Columbia 41 47 8 4 0 0 0 88 4 15
2020 National Capital Region 47 25 11 7 5 2 3 76 13 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 27 9 5 3 3 3 82 9 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 38 15 8 0 0 0 77 8 25
2020 British Columbia 46 30 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 25
2020 Alberta 30 16 27 9 18 0 0 47 26 10
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 56 25 7 5 6 1 0 82 11 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 24 8 5 3 2 0 83 9 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 27 24 13 4 0 0 59 17 20
2024 British Columbia 70 15 9 0 6 0 0 85 6 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 25 6 4 6 3 0 84 10 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 38 0 11 15 0 0 74 26 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 14 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 15
2022 British Columbia 48 31 9 12 0 0 0 79 12 15
2020 National Capital Region 49 25 9 11 5 2 0 75 16 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 26 8 13 2 2 3 76 15 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 47 13 4 4 0 0 79 8 25
2020 British Columbia 45 35 0 12 8 0 0 80 20 25
2020 Alberta 26 38 22 5 9 0 0 64 14 10

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 3 4 8 7 37 6 35 74 12 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 13 20 2 31 5 26 48 23 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 14 19 0 44 0 19 54 23 20
2024 British Columbia 0 0 10 0 76 8 6 89 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 5 6 5 4 42 5 33 74 18 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 6 17 19 32 6 11 62 18 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 0 0 35 0 57 83 17 15
2022 British Columbia 16 0 18 8 40 4 14 59 19 15

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 39 21 10 8 4 0 59 19 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 43 17 7 12 0 0 63 20 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 64 23 10 0 0 0 67 10 20
2024 British Columbia 21 46 0 12 11 9 0 74 26 10
2022 National Capital Region 32 34 16 8 6 4 1 69 14 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 59 20 0 3 0 0 77 3 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 41 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 15
2022 British Columbia 8 39 15 26 12 0 0 47 38 15
2020 National Capital Region 37 38 13 7 4 1 0 75 11 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 25 22 3 0 0 0 75 3 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 63 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 25
2020 British Columbia 32 25 24 14 4 0 0 57 19 25
2020 Alberta 10 62 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 10
2019 National Capital Region 34 36 16 7 3 5 0 73 10 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 26 11 10 6 0 0 73 15 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2019 British Columbia 23 49 9 11 4 4 0 75 16 25
2019 Alberta 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 24 34 22 10 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 25 30 25 11 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 13 43 23 0 20
2024 British Columbia 0 18 38 44 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 16 32 29 18 6 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 15 38 34 3 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 10 68 14 8 10
2022 British Columbia 0 16 31 45 8 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 29 10 4 3 4 1 82 7 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 26 10 9 3 2 0 78 13 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 31 13 20 4 0 0 63 24 20
2024 British Columbia 57 34 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 48 28 11 5 5 2 1 79 10 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 36 9 5 3 6 0 82 9 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 30 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2022 British Columbia 36 48 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 26 16 5 6 4 1 72 12 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 29 15 4 3 5 3 76 8 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 28 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 25
2020 British Columbia 42 36 4 8 0 10 0 87 9 25
2020 Alberta 34 40 18 0 9 0 0 74 9 10

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 46 23 9 11 9 1 1 70 21 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 25 13 7 9 0 0 71 17 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 18 22 20 17 0 0 41 37 20
2024 British Columbia 58 12 24 0 6 0 0 70 6 10
2022 National Capital Region 45 27 9 8 8 3 0 74 17 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 52 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 14 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 15
2022 British Columbia 33 38 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 15
2020 National Capital Region 36 26 12 13 8 4 1 65 22 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 22 17 18 8 1 0 57 26 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 33 20 4 10 0 0 66 13 25
2020 British Columbia 37 24 10 16 8 0 4 64 25 25
2020 Alberta 34 30 22 5 9 0 0 64 14 10

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 15 36 16 18 12 3 0 53 31 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 28 24 11 14 0 0 51 25 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 25 13 23 33 0 0 31 56 20
2024 British Columbia 22 45 21 12 0 0 0 67 12 10
2022 National Capital Region 28 37 14 8 12 1 0 66 20 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 55 6 18 3 0 0 74 21 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 37 22 5 7 0 0 66 12 15
2022 British Columbia 8 29 32 31 0 0 0 37 31 15
2020 National Capital Region 29 29 16 12 11 3 0 60 23 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 32 28 2 9 4 2 59 11 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 45 10 15 4 0 0 72 19 25
2020 British Columbia 16 38 19 11 12 4 0 57 24 25
2020 Alberta 0 43 5 26 25 0 0 43 51 10
2019 National Capital Region 28 33 20 9 8 2 1 62 17 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 31 2 25 9 3 0 63 35 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 19 24 10 20 0 0 45 31 20
2019 British Columbia 20 44 12 15 9 0 0 64 24 25
2019 Alberta 40 29 0 21 11 0 0 68 32 10

Question 83. Of those who indicated that they are a supervisor: I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 45 14 16 6 3 2 63 23 95
2022 National Capital Region 20 49 10 17 2 0 2 70 20 70
2020 National Capital Region 19 47 8 20 3 3 0 68 23 75
2019 National Capital Region 27 43 9 11 7 1 2 72 19 65

Work-related stress

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 43 23 15 5 10 1 3 45 55 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 27 5 13 15 0 7 35 65 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 17 10 3 19 0 0 51 49 20
2024 British Columbia 31 48 21 0 0 0 0 31 69 10
2022 National Capital Region 46 20 15 6 9 1 3 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 40 10 10 9 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 20 11 24 0 0 0 15
2022 British Columbia 42 16 23 10 9 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 27 12 5 6 1 0 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 24 15 3 8 0 2 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 20 27 7 10 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 34 23 14 21 4 0 4 25
2020 Alberta 9 45 25 0 9 13 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 42 24 19 6 8 0 1 315
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 21 10 10 17 0 4 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 28 24 20 0 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 31 36 16 12 4 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 52 40 0 8 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 23 25 14 19 0 0 20 80 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 15 11 23 17 0 3 31 69 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 16 19 16 45 0 0 4 96 20
2024 British Columbia 21 20 29 9 21 0 0 21 79 10
2022 National Capital Region 22 20 26 15 16 0 2 260
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 31 20 10 17 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 27 9 29 17 0 0 15
2022 British Columbia 5 29 12 23 31 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 20 25 21 19 15 0 0 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 29 21 16 9 0 2 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 32 28 12 10 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 8 26 29 8 25 4 0 25
2020 Alberta 0 22 22 25 32 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 22 22 31 14 10 0 1 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 26 23 11 2 3 4 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 32 24 5 10 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 4 50 24 0 22 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 19 18 21 31 11 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 29 18 12 13 0 1 26 74 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 27 8 13 13 0 6 35 65 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 13 43 10 18 0 0 17 83 20
2024 British Columbia 43 27 0 20 10 0 0 43 57 10
2022 National Capital Region 34 25 20 10 9 0 3 260
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 45 21 0 7 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 8 23 21 0 0 7 10
2022 British Columbia 5 29 25 12 29 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 30 31 20 9 8 0 2 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 26 17 5 2 0 2 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 41 25 7 6 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 21 38 12 12 13 0 4 25
2020 Alberta 24 27 24 19 6 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 33 27 23 10 4 1 3 315
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 20 8 11 0 3 7 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 45 10 4 0 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 31 16 31 16 4 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 39 29 11 10 11 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 14 21 17 26 1 1 20 80 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 22 13 5 33 0 6 21 79 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13 22 13 51 0 0 0 100 20
2024 British Columbia 34 0 27 0 39 0 0 34 66 10
2022 National Capital Region 19 17 22 16 24 1 2 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 23 23 5 25 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 19 28 14 21 0 7 15
2022 British Columbia 0 22 16 4 59 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 28 21 19 13 16 1 3 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 28 20 4 18 2 4 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 18 29 15 10 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 8 18 15 24 35 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 9 22 13 18 39 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 26 23 24 12 13 1 2 315
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 24 23 1 11 3 6 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 38 17 10 10 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 8 36 11 24 22 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 8 29 10 21 32 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 47 20 12 6 9 0 7 50 50 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 17 12 17 3 0 5 48 52 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 22 19 10 3 0 10 40 60 20
2024 British Columbia 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 60 40 10
2022 National Capital Region 43 20 14 8 9 0 6 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 6 28 0 11 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 24 19 11 0 0 0 15
2022 British Columbia 25 44 8 14 0 0 9 15
2020 National Capital Region 45 22 12 9 7 0 3 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 16 23 2 3 2 5 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 38 20 4 0 0 6 25
2020 British Columbia 31 38 9 4 13 4 0 25
2020 Alberta 56 18 9 0 9 0 9 10
2019 National Capital Region 48 24 15 6 3 0 5 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 16 7 4 0 2 7 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 23 10 0 5 0 10 20
2019 British Columbia 42 37 16 0 4 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 39 0 29 11 11 0 10 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 31 21 17 14 15 0 2 31 69 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 20 15 7 21 0 0 38 62 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 20 34 23 0 0 4 19 81 20
2024 British Columbia 35 24 9 23 10 0 0 35 65 10
2022 National Capital Region 39 20 16 9 14 0 1 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 29 18 4 19 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 30 13 13 16 0 8 10
2022 British Columbia 12 38 25 9 16 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 34 22 17 13 12 1 1 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 29 16 14 10 0 2 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 28 33 0 10 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 15 27 25 12 17 4 0 25
2020 Alberta 9 36 18 22 9 0 7 10
2019 National Capital Region 37 28 19 9 6 0 0 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 29 7 13 5 1 6 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 27 10 15 5 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 34 21 18 15 13 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 21 11 21 21 26 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 31 27 21 10 10 1 1 31 69 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 32 18 10 12 0 0 28 72 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 34 12 13 23 0 0 17 83 20
2024 British Columbia 39 7 32 21 0 0 0 39 61 10
2022 National Capital Region 38 28 13 9 7 1 3 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 20 6 15 3 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 18 23 12 0 0 0 15
2022 British Columbia 0 53 24 15 8 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 35 28 18 9 8 1 2 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 23 24 9 6 3 4 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 38 22 25 0 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 20 39 8 8 24 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 0 18 22 9 39 13 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 37 30 19 7 6 1 1 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 31 7 12 11 2 5 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 18 15 20 5 0 5 20
2019 British Columbia 28 35 24 9 4 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 47 21 11 0 21 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 25 25 21 13 15 0 1 26 74 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 18 25 18 12 0 0 27 73 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 19 40 24 7 0 0 11 89 20
2024 British Columbia 23 36 12 18 11 0 0 23 77 10
2022 National Capital Region 30 27 18 12 10 0 4 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 27 25 9 6 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 43 23 0 7 0 0 15
2022 British Columbia 0 43 25 17 15 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 31 28 21 11 8 1 1 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 31 27 8 3 0 6 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 40 31 17 0 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 23 19 24 9 25 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 0 26 25 0 49 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 30 28 23 10 8 0 1 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 38 9 7 9 2 3 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 32 20 10 0 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 23 31 28 13 4 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 37 21 21 0 21 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 28 16 12 11 0 0 32 68 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 41 16 11 3 0 0 28 72 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 13 45 13 7 0 0 23 77 20
2024 British Columbia 58 8 22 0 11 0 0 58 42 10
2022 National Capital Region 38 25 17 10 8 0 3 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 35 8 15 11 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 32 28 5 0 0 0 15
2022 British Columbia 28 31 21 5 15 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 32 31 18 11 7 1 1 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 29 24 5 5 0 2 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 47 17 17 0 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 21 33 8 8 25 0 4 25
2020 Alberta 7 27 30 0 35 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 31 30 23 7 7 1 1 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 21 13 9 11 0 3 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 4 40 5 0 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 23 43 12 9 13 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 47 31 0 0 21 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 43 20 15 10 10 1 1 44 56 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 22 6 7 15 0 2 48 52 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 38 3 10 23 0 0 25 75 20
2024 British Columbia 21 50 7 10 11 0 0 21 79 10
2022 National Capital Region 49 23 9 10 8 0 1 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 22 2 12 17 5 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 18 24 0 12 0 0 15
2022 British Columbia 8 43 28 14 8 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 44 23 15 8 8 1 1 315
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 24 15 11 9 0 6 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 23 26 12 0 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 23 45 8 16 8 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 0 35 30 9 26 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 44 24 16 7 6 2 1 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 4 18 6 19 0 3 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 23 15 5 10 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 48 28 11 0 13 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 47 31 11 0 11 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 53 22 11 6 7 0 1 54 46 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 23 10 7 7 0 4 51 49 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 16 30 7 6 0 0 41 59 20
2022 National Capital Region 56 23 11 4 4 0 1 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 29 17 22 3 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 15
2022 British Columbia 36 14 27 22 0 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 31 30 20 9 8 1 1 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 18 24 7 9 0 3 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 42 20 6 0 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 26 23 26 4 17 0 4 25
2020 Alberta 22 0 52 9 18 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 25 21 8 6 0 1 40 60 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 19 14 14 22 0 0 31 69 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 20 17 16 13 0 7 28 72 20
2024 British Columbia 27 23 40 10 0 0 0 27 73 10
2022 National Capital Region 39 29 17 8 5 0 1 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 9 32 15 9 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 25 8 18 20 0 7 15
2022 British Columbia 8 28 45 4 16 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 36 27 18 9 8 2 1 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 28 21 9 8 0 0 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 29 20 21 8 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 26 25 11 13 25 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 0 18 22 18 42 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 37 33 18 6 5 1 1 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 38 7 8 5 0 6 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 32 10 10 0 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 31 37 0 20 13 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 18 50 11 0 21 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 18 14 7 16 0 3 43 57 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 18 28 7 0 3 2 45 55 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 17 14 12 0 0 7 53 47 20
2024 British Columbia 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 82 18 10
2022 National Capital Region 58 20 10 5 5 0 2 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 40 12 0 6 5 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 16 9 6 0 0 0 10
2022 British Columbia 51 13 23 0 8 0 5 15
2020 National Capital Region 44 20 18 7 9 1 2 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 21 18 10 7 0 6 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 23 27 8 4 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 32 21 22 16 8 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 13 26 13 9 39 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 57 25 12 2 2 0 2 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 18 12 10 2 0 5 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 27 0 20 0 0 5 20
2019 British Columbia 54 20 17 9 0 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 58 21 0 11 11 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 28 17 7 5 0 1 42 58 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 30 17 7 12 0 0 34 66 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 31 7 29 10 0 0 23 77 20
2024 British Columbia 51 15 26 0 8 0 0 51 49 10
2022 National Capital Region 42 30 15 7 5 0 1 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 38 13 0 16 5 6 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 42 4 7 12 0 0 15
2022 British Columbia 0 32 50 13 5 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 34 31 19 6 9 0 1 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 26 21 14 7 0 0 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 22 36 8 4 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 8 21 42 4 24 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 13 9 23 22 34 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 71 10 6 2 2 1 9 78 22 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 10 2 3 0 0 19 81 19 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 13 22 7 0 0 14 52 48 20
2024 British Columbia 90 0 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 64 13 7 2 7 0 7 68 32 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 17 4 3 2 0 15 69 31 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 27 7 7 0 0 14 52 48 20
2024 British Columbia 90 0 0 0 0 10 0 100 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 75 9 5 3 3 1 5 79 21 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 5 3 0 2 8 10 88 12 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 7 7 0 7 0 16 75 25 20
2024 British Columbia 72 7 0 0 11 0 10 79 21 10
2022 National Capital Region 76 7 6 2 4 1 4 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 18 0 0 9 0 16 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 7 7 0 9 0 7 15
2022 British Columbia 64 0 36 0 0 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 70 10 6 3 5 2 4 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 15 3 7 5 3 4 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 7 6 20 4 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 64 32 0 4 0 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 67 10 0 0 10 0 14 10
2019 National Capital Region 72 11 5 4 3 0 5 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 9 13 4 7 0 7 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 10 10 10 5 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 76 12 4 0 3 0 4 25
2019 Alberta 58 21 0 21 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 64 20 9 3 2 0 2 65 35 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 22 17 0 3 0 5 56 44 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 12 0 7 14 6 10 60 40 20
2024 British Columbia 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 71 17 6 3 1 0 2 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 28 19 0 3 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 79 5 0 0 9 0 7 15
2022 British Columbia 41 51 8 0 0 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 62 21 9 3 3 1 3 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 20 10 5 7 3 3 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 27 10 15 0 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 50 46 4 0 0 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 7 45 30 0 18 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 54 29 9 2 3 0 2 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 16 21 11 0 0 5 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 24 14 0 0 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 41 50 9 0 0 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 50 19 21 10 0 0 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 65 14 7 5 7 0 1 66 34 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 24 3 6 5 0 0 62 38 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 16 7 0 4 13 3 68 32 20
2024 British Columbia 72 7 10 0 11 0 0 72 28 10
2022 National Capital Region 70 11 7 2 8 0 2 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 11 18 10 9 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 7 12 0 9 0 7 15
2022 British Columbia 64 8 21 7 0 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 61 15 10 6 6 0 2 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 23 8 9 8 0 0 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 3 10 14 4 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 42 37 4 13 4 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 43 48 0 0 9 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 62 18 8 5 5 0 3 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 14 11 4 13 0 3 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 84 0 5 5 5 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 60 20 9 0 12 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 58 11 21 0 0 0 10 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 63 10 3 3 1 0 20 80 20 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 13 8 5 0 0 19 68 32 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 10 0 0 3 0 29 81 19 20
2024 British Columbia 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 90 10 10
2022 National Capital Region 64 8 4 0 1 0 22 260
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 4 12 0 3 0 34 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 7 4 0 0 0 30 15
2022 British Columbia 65 22 0 5 0 0 8 15
2020 National Capital Region 56 9 6 2 1 0 26 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 7 8 1 0 0 32 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 11 18 4 10 0 15 25
2020 British Columbia 60 32 0 0 0 0 8 25
2020 Alberta 32 18 0 0 0 0 51 10
2019 National Capital Region 59 11 4 2 1 1 23 315
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 13 2 4 2 0 21 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 15 14 0 0 0 10 20
2019 British Columbia 72 13 0 0 0 0 15 25
2019 Alberta 48 0 0 0 11 0 42 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 75 12 3 1 1 1 6 81 19 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 31 10 9 3 3 0 45 55 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 19 7 7 8 0 3 57 43 20
2024 British Columbia 67 23 10 0 0 0 0 67 33 10
2022 National Capital Region 78 10 3 3 1 0 5 260
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 19 17 5 0 0 6 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 24 4 0 16 0 14 15
2022 British Columbia 34 37 29 0 0 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 75 12 5 1 1 0 5 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 28 9 9 2 0 3 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 26 15 4 0 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 55 33 4 4 4 0 0 25
2020 Alberta 7 26 14 13 18 0 22 10
2019 National Capital Region 68 15 8 1 1 1 7 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 24 15 3 0 0 7 55
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 20 10 0 0 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 50 21 21 0 9 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 58 31 0 0 0 0 10 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 62 15 9 2 6 1 5 65 35 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 24 8 5 11 3 2 50 50 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 0 18 7 6 0 10 66 34 20
2024 British Columbia 63 10 12 15 0 0 0 63 37 10
2022 National Capital Region 77 7 4 2 4 0 5 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 11 5 0 0 0 12 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 77 0 0 0 9 0 14 15
2022 British Columbia 56 44 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 72 12 6 3 3 1 4 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 10 12 0 2 0 0 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 18 17 3 6 0 0 25
2020 British Columbia 70 26 0 0 0 0 4 25
2020 Alberta 47 32 13 0 0 0 9 10
2019 National Capital Region 75 12 4 2 2 0 5 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 7 10 2 0 0 7 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 68 14 9 4 0 0 4 25
2019 Alberta 82 0 8 0 0 10 0 10

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 56 18 12 6 5 0 3 58 42 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 31 10 9 0 0 2 49 51 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 31 16 6 0 0 7 43 57 20
2024 British Columbia 52 39 0 0 10 0 0 52 48 10
2022 National Capital Region 56 23 12 3 3 0 3 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 29 15 6 6 0 0 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 19 35 0 0 0 7 15
2022 British Columbia 42 28 23 0 8 0 0 15
2020 National Capital Region 46 29 12 7 3 1 2 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 34 17 3 4 2 0 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 24 20 10 0 0 4 25
2020 British Columbia 45 29 4 9 4 0 9 25
2020 Alberta 26 34 13 0 18 0 9 10
2019 National Capital Region 57 21 12 4 2 0 3 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 12 4 2 0 4 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 70 20 5 5 0 0 0 20
2019 British Columbia 50 43 3 4 0 0 0 25
2019 Alberta 53 21 8 10 8 0 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 26 35 20 10 0 0 36 29 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 25 34 18 10 0 3 35 29 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 0 43 28 18 0 0 11 46 20
2024 British Columbia 0 52 28 21 0 0 0 52 21 10
2022 National Capital Region 15 24 40 14 7 0 0 39 21 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 19 50 16 7 0 0 28 22 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 21 49 23 7 0 0 21 30 15
2022 British Columbia 0 41 30 16 14 0 0 41 29 15
2020 National Capital Region 14 30 30 19 7 0 0 44 26 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 26 34 18 3 0 0 45 21 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 20 61 8 0 0 0 31 8 25
2020 British Columbia 8 29 37 17 8 0 0 37 25 25
2020 Alberta 0 26 18 39 18 0 0 26 57 10
2019 National Capital Region 17 32 35 12 3 0 0 50 15 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 41 29 8 5 2 0 57 13 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 24 45 0 5 0 0 50 5 20
2019 British Columbia 12 36 44 8 0 0 0 48 8 25
2019 Alberta 11 58 11 11 11 0 0 68 21 10

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 24 30 17 10 0 1 28 41 310
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 14 45 7 11 0 3 19 35 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 26 37 10 4 0 0 14 49 20
2024 British Columbia 0 11 70 19 0 0 0 19 11 10
2022 National Capital Region 12 20 35 18 14 1 1 33 32 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 20 49 25 3 0 0 28 23 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13 67 21 0 0 0 21 13 15
2022 British Columbia 18 29 46 8 0 0 0 8 46 15
2020 National Capital Region 13 23 37 17 11 0 0 28 36 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 23 34 27 7 0 0 34 33 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 10 66 12 8 0 0 20 14 25
2020 British Columbia 16 24 40 20 0 0 0 20 40 25
2020 Alberta 48 9 43 0 0 0 0 0 57 10
2019 National Capital Region 7 20 39 19 15 0 0 34 27 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 11 34 32 10 0 2 43 22 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 5 46 16 19 0 0 35 19 20
2019 British Columbia 8 17 40 35 0 0 0 35 25 25
2019 Alberta 29 19 31 10 11 0 0 21 48 10
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 71 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 62 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 58 20
2024 British Columbia 12 88 10
2022 National Capital Region 10 76 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 70 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 85 15
2022 British Columbia 16 60 15
2020 National Capital Region 18 63 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 46 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 61 25
2020 British Columbia 34 46 25
2020 Alberta 0 95 10

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 59 55
2022 National Capital Region 59 41 25
2020 National Capital Region 44 56 60

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 11 8 5 4 5 30 57 43 315
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 11 14 0 2 17 19 58 42 35
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 9 14 14 0 6 20 51 49 20
2024 British Columbia 27 18 28 11 0 0 16 32 68 10
2022 National Capital Region 46 11 7 5 4 3 25 265
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 5 12 0 3 11 27 20
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 7 8 7 12 0 16 15
2022 British Columbia 37 8 24 14 0 0 16 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 16 9 5 6 4 12 320
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 12 8 6 6 3 15 55
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 15 13 6 4 6 13 25
2020 British Columbia 27 19 15 16 4 8 10 25
2020 Alberta 30 26 0 9 0 0 35 10
2019 National Capital Region 46 17 12 7 8 1 8 320
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 7 7 7 13 2 8 60
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 20 19 5 0 0 19 20
2019 British Columbia 47 17 16 8 9 3 0 25
2019 Alberta 29 21 19 0 11 0 21 10

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 15 14 13 33 0 8 35 49 55
2022 National Capital Region 19 30 20 0 16 0 15 57 19 25
2020 National Capital Region 24 25 17 15 14 2 2 51 30 60

Question 92. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 1 10 10 23 42 0 14 12 76 55
2022 National Capital Region 18 10 14 12 26 0 20 35 48 25
2020 National Capital Region 20 17 6 22 22 0 14 43 51 60
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