2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canadian Security Intelligence 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 39 36 10 8 6 0 0 75 14 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 40 12 14 2 0 0 72 16 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 40 11 15 3 0 0 71 18 0
2024 British Columbia 37 33 8 17 5 0 0 70 21 0
2024 Alberta 41 35 8 11 6 0 0 76 17 0
2024 Nova Scotia 50 15 30 5 0 0 0 65 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 47 27 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 0

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 28 36 12 12 11 0 0 65 23 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 37 18 15 13 0 0 54 28 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 32 24 13 10 0 0 53 23 0
2024 British Columbia 21 35 14 15 13 1 0 57 29 0
2024 Alberta 21 35 18 17 9 0 0 56 26 0
2024 Nova Scotia 45 25 5 25 0 0 0 70 25 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 27 7 13 20 0 0 60 33 0

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 55 31 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 28 15 5 2 0 0 79 6 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 38 14 3 1 1 0 82 3 0
2024 British Columbia 51 31 10 7 1 0 0 82 8 0
2024 Alberta 58 30 9 3 0 0 0 88 3 0
2024 Nova Scotia 65 20 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 53 27 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 0

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 40 38 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 40 12 12 4 0 0 72 16 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 48 13 8 3 0 0 77 10 0
2024 British Columbia 38 38 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 0
2024 Alberta 38 44 11 6 2 0 0 82 8 0
2024 Nova Scotia 55 40 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 27 13 13 0 7 0 71 14 0

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 21 28 18 16 16 0 0 49 32 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 26 12 17 28 0 0 43 45 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 24 18 19 23 0 0 40 42 0
2024 British Columbia 15 29 15 25 15 0 0 44 40 0
2024 Alberta 12 32 24 14 18 0 0 44 32 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 45 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 20 33 13 7 27 0 0 53 33 0

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 21 32 16 17 14 0 0 53 31 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 32 11 19 22 0 0 47 42 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 24 15 24 20 1 0 40 45 0
2024 British Columbia 15 35 11 24 15 0 0 50 39 0
2024 Alberta 12 29 26 17 17 0 0 41 33 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 40 15 5 10 0 0 70 15 0
2024 Outside of Canada 20 33 7 27 13 0 0 53 40 0

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 26 15 15 12 3 0 56 29 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 32 13 12 19 3 1 53 33 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 20 13 21 18 3 2 46 41 0
2024 British Columbia 20 26 11 20 20 1 1 48 41 0
2024 Alberta 21 24 21 21 8 3 2 48 30 0
2024 Nova Scotia 40 35 10 5 5 5 0 79 11 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 0 20 13 20 7 0 43 36 0
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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 57 26 8 4 3 0 2 85 7 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 30 9 2 8 0 4 80 10 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 35 11 3 4 1 3 82 7 0
2024 British Columbia 57 20 11 6 4 0 2 79 10 0
2024 Alberta 55 32 6 0 8 0 0 86 8 0
2024 Nova Scotia 70 15 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 60 20 7 7 0 7 0 86 7 0

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 44 31 9 10 5 0 0 76 16 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 34 13 2 8 0 1 77 9 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 32 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 0
2024 British Columbia 46 33 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 0
2024 Alberta 45 32 5 11 6 2 0 78 17 0
2024 Nova Scotia 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 33 0 20 13 0 0 67 33 0

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 26 11 9 6 0 0 75 15 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 33 12 5 7 0 1 76 13 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 33 8 8 8 0 0 78 15 0
2024 British Columbia 58 26 5 2 8 0 0 85 11 0
2024 Alberta 42 32 5 11 11 0 0 74 21 0
2024 Nova Scotia 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 27 47 0 13 7 7 0 79 21 0

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 20 28 17 15 15 5 0 51 31 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 25 19 16 16 5 0 46 33 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 23 21 13 19 8 0 42 35 0
2024 British Columbia 15 31 19 11 17 7 0 50 29 0
2024 Alberta 15 38 9 18 18 2 0 54 37 0
2024 Nova Scotia 25 45 10 15 5 0 0 70 20 0
2024 Outside of Canada 27 40 7 13 7 7 0 71 21 0

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 16 24 16 20 23 1 0 40 44 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 21 14 17 29 1 0 39 47 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 19 18 23 29 2 0 28 53 0
2024 British Columbia 12 24 17 18 29 1 0 36 47 0
2024 Alberta 15 29 12 17 27 0 0 44 44 0
2024 Nova Scotia 10 45 15 20 10 0 0 55 30 0
2024 Outside of Canada 20 27 20 20 13 0 0 47 33 0

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 9 19 15 23 31 3 0 29 55 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 16 12 22 36 1 0 29 59 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 15 18 21 35 8 0 20 60 0
2024 British Columbia 10 17 14 31 26 2 0 27 59 0
2024 Alberta 8 24 15 24 27 2 0 32 52 0
2024 Nova Scotia 10 40 5 25 20 0 0 50 45 0
2024 Outside of Canada 13 13 20 47 7 0 0 27 53 0

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 9 20 14 24 31 1 0 30 56 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 17 16 22 32 1 0 30 54 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 20 16 29 27 3 0 26 58 0
2024 British Columbia 8 17 18 29 27 1 0 25 57 0
2024 Alberta 6 36 18 17 23 0 0 42 39 0
2024 Nova Scotia 15 30 5 30 20 0 0 45 50 0
2024 Outside of Canada 13 27 13 27 13 7 0 43 43 0
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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 24 36 12 15 12 0 0 60 27 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 37 19 15 10 1 1 55 25 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 31 27 17 13 0 0 43 30 0
2024 British Columbia 20 32 10 23 15 0 0 52 38 0
2024 Alberta 18 29 21 11 21 0 0 47 32 0
2024 Nova Scotia 35 50 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 13 40 13 27 7 0 0 53 33 0

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 27 39 11 15 8 0 0 66 23 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 39 12 16 10 0 0 62 26 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 43 16 17 8 0 0 59 25 0
2024 British Columbia 26 48 5 15 5 1 0 75 20 0
2024 Alberta 20 52 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 0
2024 Nova Scotia 40 35 0 15 10 0 0 75 25 0
2024 Outside of Canada 13 33 7 27 20 0 0 47 47 0

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 40 30 11 10 8 0 0 70 19 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 30 15 8 10 0 0 67 18 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 37 10 10 8 0 0 72 18 0
2024 British Columbia 42 36 8 10 5 0 0 77 14 0
2024 Alberta 41 21 8 20 9 2 0 63 29 0
2024 Nova Scotia 45 50 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 27 13 13 13 0 0 60 27 0

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 24 35 12 18 11 0 0 58 30 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 32 11 22 18 0 1 49 40 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 41 12 17 14 0 0 58 31 0
2024 British Columbia 19 35 11 29 7 0 0 54 36 0
2024 Alberta 9 38 23 29 2 0 0 47 30 0
2024 Nova Scotia 20 60 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 20 13 20 13 0 0 53 33 0

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 50 24 12 6 5 2 1 76 12 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 27 15 4 9 1 0 73 13 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 33 10 11 4 2 3 74 16 0
2024 British Columbia 51 25 11 8 4 0 1 77 12 0
2024 Alberta 47 24 12 5 11 2 0 72 15 0
2024 Nova Scotia 60 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 47 20 13 7 0 7 7 77 8 0

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 14 23 16 21 26 1 0 37 46 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 20 16 22 26 2 0 34 50 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 25 23 20 27 1 0 29 47 0
2024 British Columbia 15 18 15 31 20 0 0 33 51 0
2024 Alberta 11 15 18 29 27 0 0 26 56 0
2024 Nova Scotia 5 35 30 5 25 0 0 40 30 0
2024 Outside of Canada 7 20 20 33 20 0 0 27 53 0

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 49 23 12 5 5 0 5 52 48 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 26 14 9 7 0 8 39 61 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 27 16 8 6 2 6 40 60 0
2024 British Columbia 27 26 19 8 12 0 7 29 71 0
2024 Alberta 35 29 15 9 9 2 2 36 64 0
2024 Nova Scotia 50 20 15 5 5 0 5 53 47 0
2024 Outside of Canada 64 29 0 0 0 0 7 69 31 0

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 55 10 7 4 5 1 19 69 31 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 10 5 2 4 2 22 72 28 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 13 4 3 1 1 14 75 25 0
2024 British Columbia 52 10 8 4 10 2 14 63 37 0
2024 Alberta 52 12 5 9 6 5 12 62 38 0
2024 Nova Scotia 75 10 0 5 0 0 10 83 17 0
2024 Outside of Canada 73 7 7 7 0 0 7 79 21 0

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 67 10 6 3 3 4 9 76 24 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 13 5 4 5 9 9 68 32 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 8 8 4 5 6 7 70 30 0
2024 British Columbia 57 17 13 2 5 4 2 61 39 0
2024 Alberta 55 23 5 2 3 6 8 63 37 0
2024 Nova Scotia 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 90 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 64 0 7 7 0 14 7 82 18 0

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 72 5 2 1 1 1 18 89 11 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 2 3 2 2 3 22 88 13 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 10 4 2 2 3 15 79 21 0
2024 British Columbia 68 6 5 0 1 2 18 85 15 0
2024 Alberta 71 6 3 2 2 5 12 85 15 0
2024 Nova Scotia 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 73 0 0 0 0 0 27 100 0 0

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 68 10 3 1 2 1 15 81 19 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 4 4 2 4 2 22 82 18 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 9 4 3 4 4 12 76 24 0
2024 British Columbia 60 12 6 4 4 4 12 70 30 0
2024 Alberta 62 9 8 3 3 3 12 73 27 0
2024 Nova Scotia 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 79 0 0 0 0 0 21 100 0 0

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 28 10 18 26 1 2 45 45 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 22 12 22 23 2 2 40 48 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 28 13 20 30 2 2 34 52 0
2024 British Columbia 10 17 12 29 30 1 2 27 60 0
2024 Alberta 8 29 9 35 18 0 0 37 54 0
2024 Nova Scotia 25 20 10 30 15 0 0 45 45 0
2024 Outside of Canada 7 27 0 47 20 0 0 33 67 0

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 31 38 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 43 13 14 10 0 0 63 24 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 41 18 18 8 0 0 57 26 0
2024 British Columbia 26 37 10 20 6 0 1 64 27 0
2024 Alberta 26 41 14 12 8 0 0 67 20 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 60 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 27 7 20 7 0 0 67 27 0

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 37 33 13 10 8 0 0 70 17 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 32 22 10 12 0 0 57 22 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 35 15 20 10 0 1 55 30 0
2024 British Columbia 32 42 11 12 2 1 0 75 14 0
2024 Alberta 21 50 8 12 9 0 0 71 21 0
2024 Nova Scotia 45 45 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 47 27 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 0

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 31 34 15 13 7 0 1 65 20 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 33 16 19 10 0 0 55 29 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 32 16 24 10 0 1 50 34 0
2024 British Columbia 26 32 18 17 6 1 0 59 23 0
2024 Alberta 26 39 20 8 8 0 0 65 15 0
2024 Nova Scotia 35 40 15 5 0 5 0 79 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 40 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 0

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 17 39 20 14 8 2 0 58 22 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 40 22 13 8 2 1 56 21 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 39 18 21 13 3 0 47 34 0
2024 British Columbia 18 38 19 17 7 1 0 57 24 0
2024 Alberta 9 49 22 11 6 3 0 60 17 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 50 15 5 0 0 0 80 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 20 33 33 13 0 0 0 53 13 0

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 41 32 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 30 16 15 7 0 0 63 22 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 28 16 17 10 0 1 57 27 0
2024 British Columbia 37 32 10 15 6 0 0 69 21 0
2024 Alberta 35 35 11 15 5 0 0 70 20 0
2024 Nova Scotia 65 20 10 0 5 0 0 85 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 40 13 7 0 0 0 80 7 0

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 36 28 18 10 7 0 1 65 17 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 31 19 13 5 0 0 64 17 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 33 14 14 6 1 1 65 20 0
2024 British Columbia 24 23 21 15 17 0 0 46 32 0
2024 Alberta 42 18 20 12 6 0 2 62 18 0
2024 Nova Scotia 45 30 5 15 5 0 0 75 20 0
2024 Outside of Canada 20 20 33 13 13 0 0 40 27 0

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 62 22 5 3 2 1 4 89 6 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 29 9 3 2 1 4 84 6 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 27 7 3 3 3 4 87 6 0
2024 British Columbia 65 25 5 2 2 0 0 90 5 0
2024 Alberta 56 20 9 2 9 0 5 79 11 0
2024 Nova Scotia 80 15 0 0 0 5 0 100 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 47 20 13 0 0 7 13 83 0 0

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 43 29 28 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 26 32 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 31 33 0
2024 British Columbia 31 32 37 0
2024 Alberta 35 35 30 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 50 20 0
2024 Outside of Canada 20 60 20 0

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 54 25 5 1 4 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 50 19 17 0 6 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 40 35 7 5 5 0
2024 British Columbia 12 50 15 12 4 8 0
2024 Alberta 4 65 9 17 0 4 0
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Workplace

Organizational goals

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 44 36 7 7 5 0 0 81 13 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 40 13 5 7 0 0 75 12 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 39 13 14 5 0 0 68 19 0
2024 British Columbia 33 44 7 7 7 1 0 78 14 0
2024 Alberta 42 45 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 0
2024 Nova Scotia 50 30 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 0
2024 Outside of Canada 29 43 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 0

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 19 38 16 15 12 0 0 57 27 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 36 13 16 15 0 0 56 31 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 35 19 15 19 2 0 46 35 0
2024 British Columbia 17 38 19 13 13 0 0 55 26 0
2024 Alberta 20 38 21 9 12 0 0 58 21 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 25 15 25 5 0 0 55 30 0
2024 Outside of Canada 27 33 20 20 0 0 0 60 20 0

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 14 28 34 15 7 0 1 22 43 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 25 31 19 5 1 3 24 43 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 34 38 12 3 0 3 15 46 0
2024 British Columbia 17 40 30 10 2 0 1 12 57 0
2024 Alberta 12 18 45 21 3 0 0 24 30 0
2024 Nova Scotia 15 25 35 15 10 0 0 25 40 0
2024 Outside of Canada 0 21 64 0 14 0 0 14 21 0

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 23 28 28 12 6 0 2 19 53 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 28 15 16 6 0 2 23 62 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 33 18 9 3 0 3 13 68 0
2024 British Columbia 27 35 27 4 8 0 0 12 61 0
2024 Alberta 21 32 35 8 5 0 0 12 53 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 30 15 20 5 0 0 25 60 0
2024 Outside of Canada 0 47 33 7 13 0 0 20 47 0

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 15 32 27 15 0 2 43 24 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 11 36 31 15 0 2 47 16 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 14 33 33 10 0 5 45 20 0
2024 British Columbia 7 11 46 21 14 0 0 36 18 0
2024 Alberta 3 8 33 36 17 2 2 55 11 0
2024 Nova Scotia 10 10 20 45 15 0 0 60 20 0
2024 Outside of Canada 0 0 40 33 20 0 7 57 0 0

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 31 27 21 11 7 0 2 19 60 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 20 20 10 9 1 2 20 60 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 28 23 8 8 0 5 17 60 0
2024 British Columbia 46 26 14 7 6 0 0 13 73 0
2024 Alberta 36 23 20 15 6 0 0 21 59 0
2024 Nova Scotia 25 10 35 20 10 0 0 30 35 0
2024 Outside of Canada 29 43 21 0 7 0 0 7 71 0

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 21 27 18 12 1 4 32 39 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 27 15 11 9 2 5 22 63 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 23 26 19 13 1 7 35 37 0
2024 British Columbia 16 29 27 13 10 1 5 24 47 0
2024 Alberta 6 15 32 29 15 2 2 45 22 0
2024 Nova Scotia 5 5 40 30 20 0 0 50 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 7 27 33 13 13 0 7 29 36 0

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 22 27 27 13 7 1 3 21 51 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 27 20 13 5 0 4 19 61 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 22 28 11 5 2 8 18 52 0
2024 British Columbia 31 36 19 5 7 1 1 12 68 0
2024 Alberta 23 29 30 15 3 0 0 18 52 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 15 30 15 10 0 0 25 45 0
2024 Outside of Canada 7 47 40 0 7 0 0 7 53 0

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 13 21 32 20 12 1 2 32 35 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 23 25 16 8 0 5 25 49 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 30 30 10 6 0 3 16 53 0
2024 British Columbia 18 29 31 11 11 1 0 22 47 0
2024 Alberta 14 26 38 18 3 0 2 22 40 0
2024 Nova Scotia 10 15 25 40 10 0 0 50 25 0
2024 Outside of Canada 0 40 53 0 7 0 0 7 40 0

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 7 19 17 27 30 1 0 26 57 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 18 16 27 31 0 0 26 58 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 2 18 19 31 30 1 0 19 61 0
2024 British Columbia 5 14 19 27 35 0 0 19 62 0
2024 Alberta 3 21 23 29 24 0 0 24 53 0
2024 Nova Scotia 0 40 15 35 10 0 0 40 45 0
2024 Outside of Canada 13 13 27 20 27 0 0 27 47 0

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 49 27 8 9 7 1 0 76 16 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 29 9 10 11 0 0 70 21 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 35 8 7 8 0 0 78 14 0
2024 British Columbia 49 23 8 12 8 0 0 71 20 0
2024 Alberta 44 30 6 11 9 0 0 74 20 0
2024 Nova Scotia 60 30 0 5 0 5 0 95 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 60 13 7 20 0 0 0 73 20 0

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 52 31 5 8 3 0 0 83 12 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 30 9 5 12 0 0 74 17 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 35 6 7 5 0 0 83 12 0
2024 British Columbia 54 27 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 0
2024 Alberta 50 32 6 5 8 0 0 82 12 0
2024 Nova Scotia 55 40 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 67 20 7 0 7 0 0 87 7 0

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 47 34 8 6 3 1 0 82 9 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 40 9 7 8 1 0 77 15 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 41 13 5 3 1 0 79 8 0
2024 British Columbia 45 32 13 7 1 1 0 78 8 0
2024 Alberta 41 44 8 5 3 0 0 85 8 0
2024 Nova Scotia 50 45 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 40 7 13 0 0 0 80 13 0

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 23 40 17 11 7 1 0 64 19 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 36 22 11 9 1 1 57 20 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 42 19 12 11 3 0 57 23 0
2024 British Columbia 23 45 11 14 5 2 0 70 20 0
2024 Alberta 17 32 25 20 6 0 0 49 26 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 55 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 27 40 7 20 0 7 0 71 21 0

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 34 39 13 6 3 5 1 77 9 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 31 18 9 9 6 1 62 19 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 43 14 9 4 6 1 71 14 0
2024 British Columbia 39 30 13 13 2 2 0 71 16 0
2024 Alberta 27 32 17 14 3 5 3 64 18 0
2024 Nova Scotia 40 45 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 33 27 7 0 0 0 67 7 0

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 35 39 9 10 7 0 0 74 16 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 36 12 19 8 0 0 61 26 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 44 8 13 12 0 0 68 24 0
2024 British Columbia 29 39 8 17 7 0 0 68 24 0
2024 Alberta 32 39 17 6 6 0 0 71 12 0
2024 Nova Scotia 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 47 0 20 0 0 0 80 20 0

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 45 27 8 6 4 5 5 79 11 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 27 18 9 8 5 4 62 18 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 25 13 9 6 5 3 70 16 0
2024 British Columbia 48 19 15 6 6 4 2 71 13 0
2024 Alberta 26 39 18 2 11 2 3 68 13 0
2024 Nova Scotia 75 20 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 60 27 0 7 7 0 0 87 13 0

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 46 26 8 6 4 5 5 80 11 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 25 18 10 8 3 5 61 19 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 29 11 9 4 6 3 73 15 0
2024 British Columbia 46 18 14 11 6 4 1 68 18 0
2024 Alberta 24 38 15 9 8 2 5 66 18 0
2024 Nova Scotia 65 25 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 60 20 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 0

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 26 27 24 5 3 14 2 62 10 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 23 26 10 5 12 2 53 17 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 24 20 8 4 18 2 61 14 0
2024 British Columbia 26 29 26 6 4 10 0 61 11 0
2024 Alberta 23 26 32 5 2 12 2 56 7 0
2024 Nova Scotia 35 40 10 5 5 5 0 79 11 0
2024 Outside of Canada 53 13 20 13 0 0 0 67 13 0

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 39 33 8 8 4 5 3 78 14 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 29 12 12 9 3 3 65 23 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 40 13 7 6 4 3 73 14 0
2024 British Columbia 43 30 10 12 5 0 1 73 17 0
2024 Alberta 23 40 20 11 5 2 0 64 16 0
2024 Nova Scotia 60 30 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 53 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 0

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 7 13 23 5 8 37 7 36 23 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 12 26 7 11 33 5 31 28 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 1 14 25 6 5 43 6 30 21 0
2024 British Columbia 4 17 31 4 8 33 4 32 19 0
2024 Alberta 11 17 27 5 9 27 5 40 20 0
2024 Nova Scotia 5 20 40 0 10 25 0 33 13 0
2024 Outside of Canada 13 20 33 7 0 27 0 45 9 0

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 30 16 11 10 3 3 60 23 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 29 19 11 16 2 3 52 28 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 18 31 19 12 15 2 4 51 28 0
2024 British Columbia 26 29 15 17 8 2 2 58 26 0
2024 Alberta 20 27 17 12 20 2 3 49 33 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 35 20 0 0 10 5 76 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 27 33 27 0 7 7 0 64 7 0

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 23 37 14 13 9 3 1 62 23 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 38 16 10 14 1 2 60 25 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 38 21 17 17 1 1 45 34 0
2024 British Columbia 24 36 15 14 7 4 0 62 22 0
2024 Alberta 20 35 24 12 9 0 0 55 21 0
2024 Nova Scotia 20 45 10 25 0 0 0 65 25 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 20 27 13 7 0 0 53 20 0

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 21 37 20 12 9 1 0 59 21 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 35 23 12 13 1 0 51 26 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 40 27 11 13 2 0 48 25 0
2024 British Columbia 15 38 24 11 11 1 0 54 22 0
2024 Alberta 14 30 23 20 14 0 0 44 33 0
2024 Nova Scotia 26 42 16 11 5 0 0 68 16 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 33 13 13 0 0 0 73 13 0

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 16 23 16 17 20 6 2 42 40 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 18 16 21 24 6 2 33 49 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 25 17 24 26 3 3 30 53 0
2024 British Columbia 13 19 15 20 26 4 2 34 49 0
2024 Alberta 14 26 12 20 29 0 0 39 48 0
2024 Nova Scotia 30 20 25 10 15 0 0 50 25 0
2024 Outside of Canada 13 33 7 27 13 7 0 50 43 0

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 17 40 6 23 13 0 0 57 37 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 39 5 22 19 0 0 53 42 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 28 12 28 17 0 0 44 44 0
2024 British Columbia 13 35 4 32 17 0 0 48 49 0
2024 Alberta 20 39 3 23 15 0 0 59 38 0
2024 Nova Scotia 20 60 5 10 5 0 0 80 15 0
2024 Outside of Canada 13 33 7 27 20 0 0 47 47 0

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 41 34 7 11 7 0 0 75 18 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 36 9 16 9 0 0 66 25 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 38 13 10 4 0 1 72 14 0
2024 British Columbia 33 30 2 24 11 0 0 63 35 0
2024 Alberta 32 35 9 18 6 0 0 67 24 0
2024 Nova Scotia 60 35 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 7 13 27 13 0 0 47 40 0

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 42 35 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 35 8 17 13 0 1 63 29 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 33 13 18 7 0 0 63 24 0
2024 British Columbia 31 35 11 14 10 0 0 65 24 0
2024 Alberta 23 48 11 11 8 0 0 71 18 0
2024 Nova Scotia 40 45 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 27 7 27 7 0 0 60 33 0

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 20 5 8 4 0 1 83 12 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 12 8 5 2 0 4 85 7 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 26 5 18 6 0 1 71 24 0
2024 British Columbia 80 13 2 0 4 0 1 94 4 0
2024 Alberta 74 8 8 6 2 0 3 84 8 0
2024 Nova Scotia 80 5 5 0 0 0 10 94 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0

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 58 21 7 9 4 0 1 80 13 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 15 5 5 4 0 3 85 9 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 29 9 21 8 0 0 62 29 0
2024 British Columbia 80 13 2 0 4 0 1 94 4 0
2024 Alberta 71 14 5 3 3 0 5 89 6 0
2024 Nova Scotia 80 10 0 0 0 0 10 100 0 0

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 80 10 4 2 3 0 1 91 5 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 77 10 5 2 1 0 5 92 2 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 18 3 4 2 0 0 92 6 0
2024 British Columbia 87 6 2 0 2 0 2 95 2 0
2024 Alberta 79 12 0 0 5 0 5 95 5 0
2024 Nova Scotia 90 5 0 0 0 0 5 100 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 93 7 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0

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 38 31 18 7 3 2 1 71 10 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 27 12 9 5 8 6 68 17 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 33 23 9 4 1 0 64 13 0
2024 British Columbia 32 24 15 6 12 7 4 63 20 0
2024 Alberta 24 33 17 8 5 6 8 67 14 0
2024 Nova Scotia 50 20 15 0 0 10 5 82 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 80 7 7 0 0 7 0 93 0 0

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 16 84 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 82 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 81 0
2024 British Columbia 20 80 0
2024 Alberta 21 79 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 46 54 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 65 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 70 0
2024 British Columbia 29 71 0
2024 Alberta 71 29 0

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 60 40 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 30 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 26 0
2024 British Columbia 76 24 0
2024 Alberta 57 43 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 84 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0
2024 Alberta 0 100 0

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 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0
2024 Alberta 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 3 97 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 5 95 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0
2024 Alberta 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 64 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 70 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 65 0
2024 British Columbia 35 65 0
2024 Alberta 43 57 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 60 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 52 0

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 52 48 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 30 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 52 0
2024 British Columbia 29 71 0
2024 Alberta 57 43 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 60 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 52 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 74 0
2024 British Columbia 53 47 0
2024 Alberta 64 36 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 64 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 39 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 65 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 54 46 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0
2024 British Columbia 53 47 0
2024 Alberta 57 43 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 59 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 70 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 70 0
2024 Alberta 36 64 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0
2024 Alberta 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 83 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 55 45 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 35 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0
2024 British Columbia 53 47 0
2024 Alberta 50 50 0

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 28 72 0
2024 Alberta 36 64 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 87 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 78 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 78 0
2024 Alberta 0 100 0

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 66 34 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 35 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 43 0
2024 British Columbia 59 41 0
2024 Alberta 57 43 0

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 32 68 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 65 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 70 0
2024 British Columbia 29 71 0

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 86 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 74 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 8 92 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 74 0
2024 Alberta 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 80 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 78 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 8 92 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 0
2024 Alberta 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 94 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 74 0

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 22 78 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 74 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 78 0

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 7 93 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Alberta 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 82 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 10 90 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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 7 93 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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 13 87 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 8 92 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 91 0
2024 Alberta 0 100 0

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 91 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 91 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 73 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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 40 60 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 36 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 58 0
2024 British Columbia 31 69 0
2024 Alberta 38 62 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 91 0

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 54 46 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 36 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 42 0
2024 British Columbia 50 50 0
2024 Alberta 46 54 0

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 Alberta 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 61 39 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 27 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 53 47 0
2024 British Columbia 69 31 0
2024 Alberta 54 46 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 4 96 0
2024 Alberta 0 100 0

Question 62p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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 9 16 14 16 20 19 7 33 48 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 14 18 16 20 20 5 28 48 0
2024 British Columbia 8 20 18 21 23 10 0 32 49 0

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 18 31 17 14 13 7 2 53 29 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 31 17 16 16 6 1 48 33 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 29 21 13 15 13 2 43 32 0
2024 British Columbia 15 27 20 26 10 1 0 43 36 0
2024 Alberta 14 38 12 23 11 2 2 53 34 0
2024 Nova Scotia 40 25 10 20 5 0 0 65 25 0

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 9 91 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 0
2024 British Columbia 15 85 0
2024 Alberta 14 86 0
2024 Nova Scotia 0 100 0
2024 Outside of Canada 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 46 54 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 60 0

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 71 29 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 27 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 29 0
2024 British Columbia 77 23 0

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 5 95 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 94 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 72 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 67 0
2024 British Columbia 38 62 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 70 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 53 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 83 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 67 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 25 75 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 58 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 53 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 57 0
2024 British Columbia 38 62 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 94 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 5 95 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 15 85 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 57 0

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 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 87 0

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 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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 31 69 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 40 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 36 0
2024 British Columbia 38 62 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 83 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 60 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 0

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 5 95 0

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 10 90 0

Question 68f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? …I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 94 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 94 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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 50 50 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 67 0
2024 British Columbia 38 62 0

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
2024 National Capital Region 5 95 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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 20 80 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 42 58 0

Question 69c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 7 93 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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 British Columbia 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 6 94 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 87 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 87 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 53 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 62 0
2024 British Columbia 42 58 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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 48 52 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 40 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 38 0
2024 British Columbia 58 42 0

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 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 0
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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 72 28 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 93 7 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 54 0
2024 British Columbia 58 42 0

Question 69o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint, but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 British Columbia 0 100 0

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 11 89 0

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 11 17 19 12 9 26 6 42 30 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 18 18 16 11 28 2 36 38 0
2024 British Columbia 11 17 30 13 6 21 2 36 25 0
2024 Nova Scotia 25 15 20 5 0 35 0 62 8 0

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 20 31 19 11 7 10 2 58 20 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 28 17 19 9 10 2 50 31 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 32 23 13 10 14 0 48 26 0
2024 British Columbia 15 32 30 10 6 6 1 51 17 0
2024 Alberta 18 32 27 6 9 6 2 54 16 0
2024 Nova Scotia 35 40 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 0

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 12 88 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 0
2024 British Columbia 11 89 0
2024 Alberta 14 86 0
2024 Nova Scotia 10 90 0
2024 Outside of Canada 0 100 0

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 60 40 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 31 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 83 0

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 80 20 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 81 19 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 83 17 0

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 54 23 4 13 5 0 1 78 19 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 31 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 0

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 51 30 7 5 2 4 3 86 7 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 34 9 5 2 3 5 82 8 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 43 12 7 3 1 4 77 11 0
2024 British Columbia 52 33 2 6 4 1 1 88 10 0
2024 Alberta 41 39 11 3 3 3 0 83 6 0
2024 Nova Scotia 60 25 5 5 0 0 5 89 5 0
2024 Outside of Canada 36 50 0 7 0 0 7 92 8 0
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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 58 27 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 27 6 10 7 1 1 76 17 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 32 9 6 8 0 0 78 13 0
2024 British Columbia 54 29 10 2 5 1 0 83 7 0
2024 Alberta 44 38 2 8 6 2 2 84 14 0
2024 Nova Scotia 75 25 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 40 0 13 7 0 0 80 20 0

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 5 13 9 39 5 27 70 11 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 9 17 8 30 5 24 54 21 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 2 7 16 9 30 5 32 62 13 0
2024 British Columbia 2 10 14 10 44 4 17 67 15 0
2024 Alberta 5 9 27 6 35 6 12 50 17 0
2024 Nova Scotia 0 15 5 5 70 0 5 79 16 0
2024 Outside of Canada 7 7 7 13 60 0 7 79 14 0

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 22 44 16 10 6 2 0 67 16 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 36 22 16 7 2 0 55 23 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 36 23 18 9 3 0 49 28 0
2024 British Columbia 19 45 15 10 10 1 0 65 19 0
2024 Alberta 18 56 18 2 3 2 2 77 5 0
2024 Nova Scotia 45 35 5 5 5 5 0 84 11 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 20 27 20 0 0 0 53 20 0

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

Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)
Very good
(%)
Good
(%)
Fair
(%)
Poor
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 29 38 16 5 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 26 40 16 7 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 31 38 13 3 0
2024 British Columbia 7 25 43 18 7 0
2024 Alberta 5 23 50 18 5 0
2024 Nova Scotia 5 45 30 20 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 20 20 20 7 0

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 55 26 8 4 3 2 1 84 7 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 31 9 5 4 2 2 82 10 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 29 14 7 4 3 0 74 11 0
2024 British Columbia 54 32 6 4 4 1 0 87 7 0
2024 Alberta 47 27 14 5 3 3 2 78 8 0
2024 Nova Scotia 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 27 7 7 7 13 0 77 15 0

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 48 26 7 10 8 1 0 75 18 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 22 9 10 12 2 0 68 23 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 27 8 13 13 1 0 66 26 0
2024 British Columbia 45 32 2 8 10 2 0 79 18 0
2024 Alberta 33 27 11 12 15 0 2 62 28 0
2024 Nova Scotia 50 40 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 21 43 0 14 21 0 0 64 36 0

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 16 36 14 19 14 2 0 53 33 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 25 11 29 21 0 0 39 50 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 37 16 17 21 2 0 46 38 0
2024 British Columbia 13 32 17 19 19 0 0 45 38 0
2024 Alberta 12 32 17 20 17 3 0 45 38 0
2024 Nova Scotia 25 60 5 10 0 0 0 85 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 40 20 13 20 7 0 0 60 27 0

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 23 53 8 13 3 1 0 76 16 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 43 17 14 11 3 0 56 26 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 62 12 19 4 0 0 65 23 0
2024 British Columbia 9 70 0 13 9 0 0 78 22 0
2024 Alberta 21 58 5 16 0 0 0 79 16 0

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 26 15 7 8 0 1 44 56 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 22 15 18 12 1 1 32 68 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 27 18 5 10 0 0 39 61 0
2024 British Columbia 24 25 27 11 12 1 0 24 76 0
2024 Alberta 20 35 21 9 15 0 0 20 80 0
2024 Nova Scotia 55 25 10 5 5 0 0 55 45 0
2024 Outside of Canada 20 27 27 7 13 0 7 21 79 0

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 27 25 15 15 0 0 18 82 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 26 25 13 16 1 1 20 80 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 24 24 16 14 0 2 20 80 0
2024 British Columbia 10 20 25 27 18 0 0 10 90 0
2024 Alberta 18 30 18 18 15 0 0 18 82 0
2024 Nova Scotia 25 50 10 10 5 0 0 25 75 0
2024 Outside of Canada 20 27 27 13 13 0 0 20 80 0

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 27 31 21 11 9 0 2 27 73 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 29 21 9 2 2 2 36 64 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 28 26 14 8 0 3 21 79 0
2024 British Columbia 27 34 22 11 5 0 2 27 73 0
2024 Alberta 35 33 18 8 3 0 3 36 64 0
2024 Nova Scotia 55 30 5 0 10 0 0 55 45 0
2024 Outside of Canada 53 13 13 13 0 0 7 57 43 0

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 11 14 24 21 28 0 1 12 88 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 16 16 16 36 1 2 14 86 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 19 20 20 27 0 1 13 87 0
2024 British Columbia 7 13 13 25 42 0 0 7 93 0
2024 Alberta 9 15 20 26 30 0 0 9 91 0
2024 Nova Scotia 20 35 15 20 10 0 0 20 80 0
2024 Outside of Canada 21 7 21 14 36 0 0 21 79 0

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 50 23 10 5 5 0 8 54 46 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 22 8 4 9 1 12 51 49 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 18 19 5 3 0 6 52 48 0
2024 British Columbia 45 28 16 4 6 0 2 46 54 0
2024 Alberta 50 26 12 6 3 0 3 52 48 0
2024 Nova Scotia 75 20 5 0 0 0 0 75 25 0
2024 Outside of Canada 43 29 21 7 0 0 0 43 57 0

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 32 29 20 9 10 0 1 32 68 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 29 25 16 12 18 1 1 29 71 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 27 25 14 8 0 0 26 74 0
2024 British Columbia 23 27 30 10 11 0 0 23 77 0
2024 Alberta 24 32 18 14 12 0 0 24 76 0
2024 Nova Scotia 50 30 10 10 0 0 0 50 50 0
2024 Outside of Canada 13 53 13 7 13 0 0 13 87 0

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 26 31 20 11 11 1 1 26 74 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 24 20 13 16 1 2 26 74 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 33 27 8 18 1 2 13 87 0
2024 British Columbia 15 31 24 15 13 0 1 16 84 0
2024 Alberta 14 41 29 9 8 0 0 14 86 0
2024 Nova Scotia 15 35 35 0 15 0 0 15 85 0
2024 Outside of Canada 7 67 13 13 0 0 0 7 93 0

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 17 28 24 14 15 0 1 18 82 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 21 25 14 15 1 2 23 77 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 29 29 13 13 1 2 14 86 0
2024 British Columbia 11 21 31 19 17 1 0 11 89 0
2024 Alberta 15 32 27 9 15 2 0 15 85 0
2024 Nova Scotia 10 35 25 10 20 0 0 10 90 0
2024 Outside of Canada 14 36 43 7 0 0 0 14 86 0

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 24 29 19 13 13 0 1 24 76 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 23 25 13 13 1 2 24 76 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 28 18 14 15 0 2 23 77 0
2024 British Columbia 23 31 21 13 10 2 0 23 77 0
2024 Alberta 21 36 21 11 11 0 0 21 79 0
2024 Nova Scotia 40 20 15 10 15 0 0 40 60 0
2024 Outside of Canada 29 21 29 14 7 0 0 29 71 0

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 34 27 17 10 11 0 1 35 65 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 26 18 13 11 2 0 31 69 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 24 23 10 20 0 2 21 79 0
2024 British Columbia 24 36 18 12 11 0 0 24 76 0
2024 Alberta 21 27 24 14 12 2 0 22 78 0
2024 Nova Scotia 40 45 5 5 5 0 0 40 60 0
2024 Outside of Canada 46 15 31 8 0 0 0 46 54 0

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 51 27 11 5 5 0 1 51 49 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 34 15 5 10 1 2 34 66 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 25 17 6 3 1 1 48 52 0
2024 British Columbia 44 29 15 7 4 0 1 45 55 0
2024 Alberta 39 20 17 12 11 2 0 40 60 0
2024 Nova Scotia 50 35 15 0 0 0 0 50 50 0
2024 Outside of Canada 46 23 8 15 8 0 0 46 54 0

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 34 31 18 9 7 0 1 34 66 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 25 20 13 8 2 2 31 69 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 26 26 8 13 0 1 28 72 0
2024 British Columbia 21 27 24 18 10 0 0 21 79 0
2024 Alberta 30 24 23 11 11 2 0 31 69 0
2024 Nova Scotia 35 45 5 0 15 0 0 35 65 0
2024 Outside of Canada 29 29 29 7 7 0 0 29 71 0

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

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

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 25 10 6 4 0 2 53 47 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 22 16 7 13 1 3 41 59 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 20 15 8 6 0 3 49 51 0
2024 British Columbia 40 33 12 8 5 0 2 41 59 0
2024 Alberta 55 20 20 3 3 0 0 55 45 0
2024 Nova Scotia 85 10 5 0 0 0 0 85 15 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 40 13 13 0 0 0 33 67 0

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 43 30 14 7 5 0 1 44 56 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 22 14 9 12 1 2 41 59 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 29 14 9 11 0 2 36 64 0
2024 British Columbia 32 42 14 6 6 0 0 32 68 0
2024 Alberta 50 23 14 6 6 0 2 51 49 0
2024 Nova Scotia 55 30 10 5 0 0 0 55 45 0
2024 Outside of Canada 33 40 7 20 0 0 0 33 67 0

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 74 8 3 1 1 0 14 86 14 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 5 6 4 0 3 14 81 19 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 12 3 5 2 1 14 74 26 0
2024 British Columbia 80 2 2 0 0 1 14 94 6 0
2024 Alberta 74 8 6 2 0 0 11 83 17 0
2024 Nova Scotia 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 86 0 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 0

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 72 10 3 1 1 1 12 82 18 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 9 6 2 2 2 11 78 22 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 10 4 3 3 2 13 76 24 0
2024 British Columbia 67 6 7 4 0 2 13 80 20 0
2024 Alberta 70 12 5 6 0 0 8 75 25 0
2024 Nova Scotia 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 87 7 0 0 0 0 7 93 7 0

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 66 13 7 3 4 1 5 70 30 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 12 12 5 6 5 5 61 39 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 13 9 4 7 2 5 64 36 0
2024 British Columbia 63 19 7 5 2 2 1 65 35 0
2024 Alberta 61 14 9 6 8 0 3 63 38 0
2024 Nova Scotia 90 0 5 5 0 0 0 90 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 62 31 0 8 0 0 0 62 38 0

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 57 25 10 3 4 0 2 58 42 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 29 13 5 5 1 4 45 55 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 27 11 5 3 0 4 53 47 0
2024 British Columbia 56 32 4 4 2 1 1 57 43 0
2024 Alberta 47 32 9 6 5 0 2 48 52 0
2024 Nova Scotia 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 80 20 0
2024 Outside of Canada 64 14 14 0 7 0 0 64 36 0

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 56 19 11 6 6 0 2 57 43 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 19 9 6 12 1 3 52 48 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 20 13 5 8 1 3 52 48 0
2024 British Columbia 44 29 18 2 7 0 0 44 56 0
2024 Alberta 44 26 9 15 5 0 2 45 55 0
2024 Nova Scotia 75 15 10 0 0 0 0 75 25 0
2024 Outside of Canada 64 14 14 7 0 0 0 64 36 0

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 55 12 4 2 2 0 25 74 26 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 15 4 2 5 1 22 68 32 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 8 7 1 2 0 25 77 23 0
2024 British Columbia 52 12 5 0 0 0 31 76 24 0
2024 Alberta 56 12 0 2 3 0 27 77 23 0
2024 Nova Scotia 75 5 0 0 0 0 20 94 6 0
2024 Outside of Canada 67 7 13 0 0 0 13 77 23 0

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 68 16 5 2 1 0 7 73 27 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 14 6 2 4 2 9 70 30 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 20 4 2 0 1 8 72 28 0
2024 British Columbia 66 16 8 4 0 1 5 71 29 0
2024 Alberta 67 18 5 2 6 0 3 69 31 0
2024 Nova Scotia 89 11 0 0 0 0 0 89 11 0
2024 Outside of Canada 53 27 13 7 0 0 0 53 47 0

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 77 12 3 2 2 0 4 80 20 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 13 6 2 2 1 4 75 25 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 12 5 3 3 0 5 76 24 0
2024 British Columbia 77 14 4 2 1 0 1 78 22 0
2024 Alberta 80 12 3 3 0 0 2 82 18 0
2024 Nova Scotia 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 90 10 0
2024 Outside of Canada 87 13 0 0 0 0 0 87 13 0

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 58 25 8 3 2 0 3 60 40 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 27 7 3 2 1 2 60 40 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 20 10 1 2 0 3 66 34 0
2024 British Columbia 52 29 18 1 0 0 0 52 48 0
2024 Alberta 52 21 17 6 3 0 2 52 48 0
2024 Nova Scotia 75 15 5 5 0 0 0 75 25 0
2024 Outside of Canada 47 27 27 0 0 0 0 47 53 0

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 7 29 41 15 7 0 0 37 22 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 8 26 36 19 11 1 0 34 30 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 25 45 12 7 0 1 36 19 0
2024 British Columbia 6 23 43 17 12 0 0 29 29 0
2024 Alberta 3 39 38 15 5 0 0 42 20 0
2024 Nova Scotia 25 45 30 0 0 0 0 70 0 0
2024 Outside of Canada 7 33 33 20 7 0 0 40 27 0

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 12 24 39 17 7 0 0 24 36 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 27 32 18 7 0 1 25 43 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 21 37 23 11 0 2 35 28 0
2024 British Columbia 15 25 40 18 1 0 0 19 40 0
2024 Alberta 12 24 44 14 5 2 0 18 37 0
2024 Nova Scotia 0 20 45 20 15 0 0 35 20 0
2024 Outside of Canada 14 21 43 21 0 0 0 21 36 0
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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 12 70 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 60 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 68 0
2024 British Columbia 30 45 0
2024 Alberta 9 56 0
2024 Nova Scotia 10 80 0
2024 Outside of Canada 8 62 0

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 48 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 52 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 53 0
2024 British Columbia 20 80 0

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 50 10 5 2 2 3 27 72 28 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 8 5 2 2 5 30 75 25 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 7 8 2 1 4 31 73 27 0
2024 British Columbia 56 7 7 2 0 8 19 77 23 0
2024 Alberta 58 9 3 0 0 11 20 83 17 0
2024 Nova Scotia 50 10 0 0 0 0 40 83 17 0
2024 Outside of Canada 54 0 0 8 0 0 38 88 13 0

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 23 15 17 27 1 5 38 46 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 19 24 10 43 0 0 24 52 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 20 7 27 47 0 0 20 73 0
2024 British Columbia 8 12 12 24 44 0 0 20 68 0

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 7 19 12 15 26 1 20 33 52 0
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 19 33 14 14 0 19 24 35 0
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 20 7 13 53 0 7 21 71 0
2024 British Columbia 4 4 4 8 56 4 20 11 84 0
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