2024 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Canada School of Public 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 38 34 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 50 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 46 4 8 8 6 5 77 19 20
2024 British Columbia 41 32 13 14 0 0 0 73 14 15
2022 National Capital Region 46 36 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 50 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 34 11 7 11 0 0 70 19 30
2022 British Columbia 67 15 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 20
2020 National Capital Region 42 37 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 33 0 5 0 0 6 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 10 21 16 10 0 0 54 25 20
2020 British Columbia 37 32 0 22 10 0 0 69 31 15
2019 National Capital Region 35 36 12 11 5 0 0 72 17 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 6 26 0 0 0 0 74 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 20 22 23 0 0 0 55 23 20

Question 12. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 28 14 8 7 0 0 71 15 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 49 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 32 13 19 4 0 5 63 24 20
2024 British Columbia 37 36 0 12 15 0 0 73 27 15
2022 National Capital Region 49 33 11 6 2 0 0 82 8 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 23 11 9 3 0 0 77 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 35 18 3 3 0 0 75 6 30
2022 British Columbia 40 47 7 0 6 0 0 87 6 20
2020 National Capital Region 46 28 10 9 6 0 0 74 16 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 33 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 29 10 10 10 0 0 71 19 20
2020 British Columbia 37 44 10 0 10 0 0 81 10 15
2019 National Capital Region 35 33 15 10 7 0 0 68 18 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 15 0 9 18 0 0 73 27 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 40 18 8 0 0 0 73 8 20

Question 13. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 32 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 37 18 4 4 0 5 72 9 20
2024 British Columbia 43 29 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 15
2022 National Capital Region 54 32 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 36 20 0 3 0 0 77 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 32 16 7 3 0 0 74 10 30
2022 British Columbia 67 15 12 6 0 0 0 83 6 20
2020 National Capital Region 52 32 10 4 2 0 0 84 5 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 22 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 19 15 9 5 0 0 71 15 20
2020 British Columbia 47 24 22 7 0 0 0 71 7 15
2019 National Capital Region 46 33 13 5 2 0 0 79 8 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 20 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 34 20 14 0 0 0 66 14 20

Question 17. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 36 10 6 4 1 0 79 11 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 55 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 31 15 4 13 0 5 67 17 20
2024 British Columbia 34 45 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 15
2022 National Capital Region 50 36 8 5 2 0 0 86 6 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 35 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 44 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 30
2022 British Columbia 55 27 5 13 0 0 0 83 13 20
2020 National Capital Region 46 35 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 22 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 24 15 9 10 0 0 66 19 20
2020 British Columbia 44 17 22 17 0 0 0 61 17 15
2019 National Capital Region 39 39 12 7 4 0 0 78 11 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 9 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 34 17 14 0 0 0 70 14 20

Question 54. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 38 26 16 9 10 1 0 65 18 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 16 15 16 9 0 0 60 24 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 23 38 18 4 17 0 0 61 21 20
2024 British Columbia 34 29 0 19 18 0 0 63 37 15
2022 National Capital Region 49 32 11 5 2 1 0 82 8 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 10 7 0 3 0 0 90 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 23 18 3 3 0 0 76 6 30
2022 British Columbia 44 21 6 29 0 0 0 66 29 20
2020 National Capital Region 36 31 15 9 8 0 0 67 17 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 18 6 10 0 0 0 84 10 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 53 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2020 British Columbia 22 36 15 7 19 0 0 59 27 15
2019 National Capital Region 28 28 17 14 11 2 0 58 25 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 25 9 0 18 0 0 74 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 22 23 14 5 0 0 58 19 20

Question 55. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 37 29 17 10 8 0 0 65 18 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 42 0 22 9 0 0 70 30 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 34 23 4 13 0 0 60 17 20
2024 British Columbia 36 27 0 19 18 0 0 63 37 15
2022 National Capital Region 48 35 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 17 3 12 3 0 0 82 15 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 22 20 3 3 0 0 74 6 30
2022 British Columbia 44 27 17 11 0 0 0 71 11 20
2020 National Capital Region 36 33 14 10 6 0 0 69 16 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 24 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 49 5 9 9 0 0 76 19 20
2020 British Columbia 37 14 22 17 10 0 0 51 27 15
2019 National Capital Region 30 30 16 12 10 1 0 61 23 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 24 9 0 18 0 0 73 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 30 19 14 5 0 0 62 19 20

Question 56. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 31 24 15 13 11 5 1 59 25 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 34 18 7 15 0 0 60 22 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 21 9 15 17 11 0 54 37 20
2024 British Columbia 37 14 6 12 18 13 0 58 35 15
2022 National Capital Region 41 26 14 10 5 4 1 70 15 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 18 0 10 7 22 0 79 21 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 13 19 19 3 4 0 57 23 30
2022 British Columbia 43 11 11 22 6 0 7 58 30 20
2020 National Capital Region 34 24 17 12 10 3 0 60 23 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 5 35 10 0 6 0 52 11 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 5 51 5 14 5 0 27 20 20
2020 British Columbia 29 15 15 7 27 7 0 47 36 15
2019 National Capital Region 26 23 21 12 13 5 1 52 27 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 33 15 0 12 0 0 73 12 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 4 29 37 0 0 0 34 37 20
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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 26. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 25 9 3 2 1 2 86 5 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 41 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 33 13 0 4 6 6 80 5 20
2024 British Columbia 58 29 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 National Capital Region 61 25 7 2 1 2 3 89 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 26 0 7 0 3 4 92 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 32 14 0 0 0 6 85 0 30
2022 British Columbia 63 27 6 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 64 23 7 2 2 1 1 89 4 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 21 0 5 0 0 4 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 26 10 0 10 0 0 80 10 20
2020 British Columbia 78 15 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 57 24 11 4 2 1 2 83 6 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 24 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 31 14 0 0 6 0 85 0 20

Question 29. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 55 28 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 28 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 18 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 20
2024 British Columbia 52 30 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 15
2022 National Capital Region 57 28 8 4 2 1 1 86 6 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 22 0 8 11 3 3 79 21 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 69 18 4 4 5 0 0 86 9 30
2022 British Columbia 68 16 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 20
2020 National Capital Region 55 28 9 5 4 0 0 83 8 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 28 0 5 0 0 4 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 35 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 20
2020 British Columbia 76 17 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 49 27 12 5 5 1 1 77 10 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 21 9 0 0 0 9 90 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 25 17 0 0 6 0 82 0 20

Question 31. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 54 27 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 23 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 26 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 20
2024 British Columbia 68 7 14 6 6 0 0 75 12 15
2022 National Capital Region 60 26 7 4 3 1 0 86 7 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 29 8 7 0 0 3 85 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 24 0 3 5 0 0 91 9 30
2022 British Columbia 57 26 0 12 5 0 0 83 17 20
2020 National Capital Region 60 24 8 4 4 0 0 83 8 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 11 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 24 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2020 British Columbia 61 17 22 0 0 0 0 78 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 52 26 10 5 6 0 0 79 11 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 9 9 0 12 0 0 79 12 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 18 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 20

Senior management

Question 33. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 29 27 19 9 11 5 0 59 21 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 34 24 6 9 0 0 62 15 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 19 32 17 0 3 0 50 18 20
2024 British Columbia 34 23 6 15 22 0 0 57 37 15
2022 National Capital Region 39 35 11 5 4 6 0 80 9 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 21 3 4 3 13 4 89 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 33 9 6 3 10 0 80 10 30
2022 British Columbia 40 21 6 19 5 10 0 67 27 20
2020 National Capital Region 35 34 13 8 6 4 0 71 15 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 23 0 5 0 11 0 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 35 24 5 10 5 0 59 16 20
2020 British Columbia 44 14 7 0 34 0 0 59 34 15
2019 National Capital Region 25 29 16 14 10 5 0 57 26 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 32 7 0 18 0 0 75 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 20 13 10 5 0 0 73 14 20

Question 34. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 27 27 18 12 13 2 0 56 25 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 24 15 16 17 0 0 52 32 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 14 31 22 8 15 0 28 36 20
2024 British Columbia 21 23 13 22 22 0 0 44 43 15
2022 National Capital Region 33 35 14 10 3 4 0 72 14 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 38 41 0 7 3 8 4 89 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 33 14 3 14 8 0 67 18 30
2022 British Columbia 40 21 16 12 11 0 0 61 22 20
2020 National Capital Region 33 33 13 12 8 1 0 66 21 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 11 0 5 0 6 0 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 50 10 15 5 5 0 69 21 20
2020 British Columbia 37 22 15 0 27 0 0 59 27 15
2019 National Capital Region 22 28 18 15 14 2 0 51 30 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 41 0 7 18 0 0 75 25 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 22 13 20 8 0 0 58 29 20

Question 35. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 25 23 18 17 12 4 0 50 31 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 25 20 16 26 0 0 37 42 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 20 25 29 8 8 0 33 40 20
2024 British Columbia 21 20 27 16 15 0 0 41 31 15
2022 National Capital Region 29 34 15 10 5 6 0 67 17 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 39 4 10 3 4 7 80 15 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 30 13 6 17 6 0 62 24 30
2022 British Columbia 24 22 15 29 5 4 0 48 36 20
2020 National Capital Region 27 34 17 11 10 2 0 62 21 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 18 6 5 5 11 0 82 11 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 45 26 0 20 5 0 52 21 20
2020 British Columbia 30 14 22 7 27 0 0 44 34 15
2019 National Capital Region 17 28 20 19 13 3 0 46 33 420
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 13 18 25 18 0 0 40 43 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 6 33 20 4 10 0 36 27 20

Question 36. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 34 18 12 12 2 0 57 25 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 23 15 22 26 0 0 37 48 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 13 37 23 4 3 5 30 30 20
2024 British Columbia 20 37 9 25 10 0 0 56 35 15
2022 National Capital Region 28 40 12 11 7 2 0 70 18 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 28 0 17 8 0 0 74 26 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 28 18 6 11 0 0 65 17 30
2022 British Columbia 29 21 20 13 11 5 0 53 25 20
2020 National Capital Region 24 37 14 15 9 1 0 62 24 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 20 6 0 10 11 0 82 11 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 35 14 5 15 5 0 64 21 20
2020 British Columbia 29 22 7 24 17 0 0 51 42 15
2019 National Capital Region 17 25 21 22 14 2 0 42 36 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 29 9 9 18 0 0 65 27 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 15 30 14 4 6 0 49 20 20
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Workforce

Performance management

Question 9. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 35 12 6 7 0 1 75 13 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 43 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 29 8 23 0 0 5 67 24 20
2024 British Columbia 50 19 13 18 0 0 0 69 18 15
2022 National Capital Region 48 35 10 5 2 0 0 83 8 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 45 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 33 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 30
2022 British Columbia 46 23 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 20
2020 National Capital Region 45 32 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 25 24 5 5 0 0 66 10 20
2020 British Columbia 30 54 7 0 10 0 0 83 10 15
2019 National Capital Region 36 37 13 7 7 0 0 73 14 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 16 0 15 12 0 0 73 27 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 45 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 20

Question 10. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 41 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 44 9 0 16 0 0 75 16 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 21 10 15 13 0 0 62 28 20
2024 British Columbia 45 43 7 6 0 0 0 88 6 15
2022 National Capital Region 43 38 7 9 4 0 0 81 13 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 41 3 20 3 0 0 74 23 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 51 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 30
2022 British Columbia 46 38 0 17 0 0 0 83 17 20
2020 National Capital Region 36 38 10 11 4 0 0 74 16 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 45 11 0 5 0 0 84 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 50 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 20
2020 British Columbia 30 22 15 24 10 0 0 52 34 15
2019 National Capital Region 24 40 14 14 8 0 0 65 21 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 33 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 30 25 13 0 6 0 59 14 20

Question 27. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 31 9 7 5 0 1 80 12 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 28 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 30 20 5 0 0 0 75 5 20
2024 British Columbia 58 16 13 7 6 0 0 75 13 15
2022 National Capital Region 51 29 9 7 3 1 1 81 10 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 31 3 14 4 0 4 78 19 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 35 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 30
2022 British Columbia 62 17 4 6 5 0 7 84 11 20
2020 National Capital Region 55 27 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 13 16 5 0 5 4 77 6 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 19 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 20
2020 British Columbia 61 31 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 43 31 15 6 4 0 1 74 11 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 9 15 0 12 0 9 71 13 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 20 28 0 0 0 0 72 0 20

Job fit and development

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 31 13 10 4 0 1 73 14 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 38 23 8 8 0 0 61 16 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 27 17 18 4 0 6 58 24 20
2024 British Columbia 33 38 16 6 6 0 0 72 12 15
2022 National Capital Region 47 36 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 415
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 51 5 5 3 0 4 86 9 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 46 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 30
2022 British Columbia 45 35 4 16 0 0 0 80 16 20
2020 National Capital Region 36 40 12 9 2 0 0 77 12 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 48 5 5 0 0 6 89 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 34 20 10 0 0 0 70 10 20
2020 British Columbia 7 52 7 17 17 0 0 59 34 15
2019 National Capital Region 30 40 15 9 4 0 0 71 14 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 64 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 45 15 10 0 6 0 73 11 20

Question 28. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 55 25 9 4 5 0 1 82 9 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 14 6 16 0 0 0 78 16 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 27 17 5 4 0 4 73 9 20
2024 British Columbia 51 31 6 12 0 0 0 82 12 15
2022 National Capital Region 57 25 10 3 2 2 1 85 5 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 23 6 7 4 6 4 81 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 22 4 4 3 0 0 89 7 30
2022 British Columbia 62 27 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 20
2020 National Capital Region 56 22 10 4 5 1 1 80 10 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 33 0 6 0 5 4 93 7 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 24 5 5 5 5 0 84 10 20
2020 British Columbia 76 17 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 15

Question 43. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 27 30 16 10 12 3 0 60 23 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 16 33 7 28 17 0 0 48 44 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 30 17 26 0 6 0 54 28 20
2024 British Columbia 28 22 6 21 23 0 0 50 44 15
2022 National Capital Region 37 34 14 8 3 3 0 74 11 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 27 3 16 3 5 4 76 21 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 30 10 11 3 11 0 74 15 30
2022 British Columbia 32 22 10 6 11 19 0 67 21 20
2020 National Capital Region 28 34 17 10 8 3 0 64 19 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 18 6 0 16 11 0 75 18 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 31 10 10 15 5 0 64 26 20
2020 British Columbia 7 37 15 14 27 0 0 44 41 15
2019 National Capital Region 21 32 20 13 10 3 1 55 24 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 20 18 9 18 9 0 51 29 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 16 30 15 0 0 0 54 15 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 23 14 8 8 2 6 43 57 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 34 6 6 0 0 7 51 49 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 24 0 10 5 6 13 53 47 20
2024 British Columbia 50 28 22 0 0 0 0 50 50 15
2022 National Capital Region 53 25 12 6 2 0 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 25 3 3 0 6 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 18 9 6 3 0 5 30
2022 British Columbia 52 10 11 5 5 0 18 20
2020 National Capital Region 53 22 13 6 4 0 2 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 16 10 4 5 5 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 29 5 5 10 5 0 20
2020 British Columbia 44 24 24 0 7 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 57 20 12 4 4 1 3 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 6 24 0 6 9 9 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 78 14 0 0 4 0 4 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 56 7 6 4 7 2 17 70 30 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 16 7 9 13 0 16 46 54 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 7 5 3 0 15 23 75 25 20
2024 British Columbia 50 7 0 0 36 0 6 53 47 15

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 63 10 5 3 3 3 13 75 25 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 0 7 0 15 6 10 74 26 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 18 0 4 0 15 18 67 33 20
2024 British Columbia 63 0 27 0 10 0 0 63 37 15
2022 National Capital Region 81 7 3 1 2 3 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 3 0 3 9 9 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 8 6 3 0 0 8 30
2022 British Columbia 57 16 6 0 5 5 11 20
2020 National Capital Region 73 9 5 5 2 3 4 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 6 0 0 6 13 10 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 85 5 5 5 0 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 76 7 0 10 0 7 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 74 7 6 3 4 2 3 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 0 0 0 6 36 9 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 4 6 0 5 0 4 20

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 69 6 4 0 2 2 17 84 16 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 10 0 0 7 9 17 78 22 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 12 4 0 0 16 19 75 25 20
2024 British Columbia 63 9 6 0 10 0 13 72 28 15

Question 44e. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accommodation issues
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 60 7 6 3 5 2 16 73 27 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 18 6 7 16 0 10 48 52 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 15 0 0 4 15 14 72 28 20
2024 British Columbia 49 14 14 0 10 0 13 57 43 15

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 21 26 12 17 17 4 4 51 36 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 24 27 13 27 0 0 33 41 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 20 9 21 20 16 4 38 51 20
2024 British Columbia 6 8 13 29 31 0 13 16 69 15
2022 National Capital Region 29 28 12 12 11 4 4 62 25 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 30 10 13 12 0 4 63 26 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 32 3 9 16 3 3 70 26 30
2022 British Columbia 22 27 0 13 22 10 7 59 41 20
2020 National Capital Region 22 28 14 14 15 4 3 54 31 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 5 11 5 17 11 4 60 26 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 37 15 5 14 5 0 64 20 20
2020 British Columbia 15 22 22 7 34 0 0 37 41 15
2019 National Capital Region 16 24 20 16 17 3 3 43 36 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 16 0 7 36 9 0 53 47 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 8 11 34 15 6 4 33 55 20

Empowerment

Question 14. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 38 11 8 7 0 0 74 16 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 33 15 19 0 0 0 66 19 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 47 8 13 4 0 0 75 17 20
2024 British Columbia 43 28 6 7 16 0 0 71 23 15
2022 National Capital Region 44 38 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 40 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 40 4 9 5 0 3 81 15 30
2022 British Columbia 50 44 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 National Capital Region 41 34 10 9 7 0 0 75 15 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 33 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 29 21 5 0 5 0 73 5 20
2020 British Columbia 37 37 7 10 10 0 0 74 19 15
2019 National Capital Region 34 39 14 7 6 0 0 72 13 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 16 9 18 6 0 0 67 24 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 42 4 19 0 0 0 77 19 20

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 43 36 8 7 6 0 0 79 13 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 41 9 8 0 0 0 83 8 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 20 11 12 13 0 5 62 26 20
2024 British Columbia 43 35 0 6 16 0 0 78 22 15
2022 National Capital Region 53 31 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 15 14 4 3 0 0 79 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 37 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 30
2022 British Columbia 50 27 0 23 0 0 0 77 23 20
2020 National Capital Region 49 34 8 4 5 0 0 83 10 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 21 19 10 5 0 0 66 15 20
2020 British Columbia 54 37 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 15
2019 National Capital Region 40 35 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 9 6 12 6 0 0 76 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 35 10 5 0 0 0 86 5 20

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 42 36 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 29 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 28 5 27 0 0 0 68 27 20
2024 British Columbia 43 26 18 0 12 0 0 70 12 15
2022 National Capital Region 49 35 8 6 2 0 1 84 8 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 22 18 9 3 0 0 70 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 42 7 0 3 0 0 90 3 30
2022 British Columbia 60 10 6 18 0 6 0 74 19 15
2020 National Capital Region 40 35 11 8 4 0 0 76 12 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 35 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 35 21 0 10 0 0 69 10 20
2020 British Columbia 22 37 24 7 10 0 0 59 17 15
2019 National Capital Region 35 37 14 9 4 1 0 72 13 420
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 33 0 6 12 0 0 82 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 52 14 9 0 0 0 77 9 20

Question 46. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 31 38 15 6 6 4 1 72 13 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 40 13 24 0 8 0 59 26 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 28 14 21 0 6 0 63 23 20
2024 British Columbia 49 14 22 6 10 0 0 63 15 15
2022 National Capital Region 37 40 13 5 1 3 0 80 7 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 11 3 3 0 4 82 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 44 13 10 3 0 0 74 13 30
2022 British Columbia 35 36 0 19 5 5 0 75 25 20
2020 National Capital Region 30 39 15 8 3 4 0 72 12 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 21 5 0 0 6 0 95 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 51 20 9 0 0 0 71 9 20
2020 British Columbia 29 37 25 10 0 0 0 66 10 15
2019 National Capital Region 24 40 21 6 6 2 0 66 12 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 29 24 12 0 17 0 57 14 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 49 21 0 0 0 0 79 0 20

Work-life balance and workload

Question 7. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 27 8 11 11 0 1 70 22 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 45 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 18 17 15 4 0 0 64 19 20
2024 British Columbia 53 13 10 13 12 0 0 65 25 15
2022 National Capital Region 59 26 7 4 4 0 0 85 8 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 36 7 0 3 0 0 90 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 28 4 7 0 0 0 90 7 30
2022 British Columbia 60 23 0 6 11 0 0 83 17 20
2020 National Capital Region 48 32 9 7 4 0 0 81 11 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 20 6 5 0 0 6 88 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 14 15 15 0 5 0 69 16 20
2020 British Columbia 56 16 10 8 10 0 0 72 18 10
2019 National Capital Region 49 33 8 5 4 0 1 83 9 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 30 9 9 12 0 0 71 21 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

Question 18. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 34 11 4 1 0 0 83 6 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 37 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 83 13 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20
2024 British Columbia 32 55 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 15
2022 National Capital Region 45 36 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 50 10 3 0 0 0 86 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 25 6 3 6 0 0 85 9 30
2022 British Columbia 32 64 5 0 0 0 0 95 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 34 34 20 7 5 0 0 68 12 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 36 37 21 5 0 0 0 74 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 39 19 5 0 5 0 75 5 20
2020 British Columbia 15 39 37 10 0 0 0 54 10 15
2019 National Capital Region 41 31 15 7 5 0 0 72 12 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 43 10 0 6 0 0 84 6 10
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 68 23 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

Question 30. My immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work hours (e.g., varying the start and end times of the workday).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 25 8 3 5 1 1 84 8 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 57 22 15 0 0 0 6 84 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 34 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2024 British Columbia 58 23 13 6 0 0 0 81 6 15
2022 National Capital Region 67 20 6 2 2 1 2 90 4 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 33 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 15 0 0 0 2 0 100 0 30
2022 British Columbia 79 17 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 20

Mobility and retention

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Unsure
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 38 25 36 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 30 10 60 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 21 36 20
2024 British Columbia 50 30 20 15
2022 National Capital Region 43 27 30 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 16 42 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 20 29 30
2022 British Columbia 52 32 16 20
2020 National Capital Region 39 28 34 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 39 28 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 31 40 20
2020 British Columbia 24 22 54 15
2019 National Capital Region 43 23 34 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 25 55 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 22 35 20

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

In order to make historical trend analysis, Q57 has followed the same format as last year. This means Q57_1 is same as Q56_1 in the 2022 PSES, and Q57_2 is same as Q56_2 in the 2022 PSES.
Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)		 To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)		 To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)		 End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)		 Other reason
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 15 18 51 5 2 9 135
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 12 38 0 0 0 10
2022 National Capital Region 11 25 42 4 6 12 175
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 7 52 0 21 19 10
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 11 37 18 9 19 15
2020 National Capital Region 11 21 57 3 2 5 160
2019 National Capital Region 8 17 58 1 10 5 185
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Organizational goals

Question 11. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 51 32 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 23 9 16 0 0 0 75 16 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 19 11 14 9 0 0 66 23 20
2024 British Columbia 56 28 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 15
2022 National Capital Region 56 33 7 3 1 0 0 89 4 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 31 8 0 3 0 0 89 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 30 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 30
2022 British Columbia 72 10 5 0 7 6 0 87 7 15
2020 National Capital Region 50 33 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 27 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 44 10 5 5 5 0 79 11 20
2020 British Columbia 37 32 14 7 10 0 0 69 17 15
2019 National Capital Region 40 36 13 6 5 0 0 75 12 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 38 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 40 11 10 0 6 0 77 11 20

Question 38. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 29 37 16 9 7 3 0 68 16 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 46 23 0 17 0 0 60 17 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 19 24 13 9 6 0 51 23 20
2024 British Columbia 40 14 13 19 14 0 0 54 33 15
2022 National Capital Region 34 41 13 7 4 1 0 76 11 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 47 7 9 3 0 0 81 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 52 14 3 3 0 0 80 6 30
2022 British Columbia 29 34 22 5 10 0 0 62 15 20
2020 National Capital Region 26 43 14 12 5 0 0 70 16 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 47 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 41 10 14 10 0 0 65 24 20
2020 British Columbia 22 37 15 0 27 0 0 59 27 15
2019 National Capital Region 19 41 17 14 8 0 0 60 22 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 22 14 16 12 0 0 58 28 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 32 24 23 4 0 0 48 27 20

Organizational performance

Question 19a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 26 35 15 11 1 3 26 37 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 21 18 33 22 0 0 55 27 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 25 43 17 5 0 5 24 31 20
2024 British Columbia 27 6 47 13 0 0 7 14 35 15
2022 National Capital Region 6 23 34 23 12 1 2 35 30 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 15 29 29 17 0 4 48 22 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 28 18 17 20 3 4 40 42 30
2022 British Columbia 18 20 22 23 16 0 0 39 39 20
2020 National Capital Region 11 28 37 16 7 1 0 23 40 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 16 38 29 6 5 5 39 18 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 39 15 21 0 9 0 23 60 20
2020 British Columbia 26 30 29 8 0 7 0 8 60 15
2019 National Capital Region 17 32 32 11 8 0 1 19 49 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 30 29 0 18 9 0 19 49 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 24 31 25 12 0 0 37 33 20

Question 19b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 21 22 27 18 9 0 3 27 44 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 41 16 7 23 0 0 30 54 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 29 19 16 5 0 5 23 58 20
2024 British Columbia 16 21 27 29 0 0 6 31 40 15
2022 National Capital Region 14 22 33 20 8 0 3 29 37 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 14 35 17 17 4 0 35 28 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 20 41 15 10 3 4 26 31 30
2022 British Columbia 22 22 10 22 24 0 0 46 44 20
2020 National Capital Region 13 24 29 21 9 2 2 32 38 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 10 21 28 20 5 11 57 18 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 30 15 32 5 9 0 40 43 20
2020 British Columbia 41 15 37 7 0 0 0 7 55 15
2019 National Capital Region 28 23 23 15 7 2 1 23 53 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 16 7 9 18 9 0 29 63 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 14 48 13 16 0 0 29 23 20

Question 19c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 7 14 26 32 17 0 4 51 22 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 10 21 24 30 0 9 60 17 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15 36 31 14 0 5 47 15 20
2024 British Columbia 25 0 27 41 7 0 0 48 25 15
2022 National Capital Region 5 10 28 34 19 1 3 54 16 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 8 12 49 20 3 5 75 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 4 33 33 20 3 0 55 11 30
2022 British Columbia 6 5 29 28 34 0 0 61 10 20
2020 National Capital Region 10 21 34 22 11 1 1 34 31 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 0 5 59 25 0 6 90 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 15 43 32 0 10 0 35 17 20
2020 British Columbia 10 15 39 29 7 0 0 36 25 15
2019 National Capital Region 13 19 30 24 12 1 1 37 32 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 12 30 15 35 0 7 54 13 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 12 14 41 26 0 0 67 18 20

Question 19d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 18 29 17 14 1 4 33 36 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 15 23 6 28 0 9 38 38 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 19 37 16 16 0 9 34 25 20
2024 British Columbia 23 15 41 7 14 0 0 21 38 15
2022 National Capital Region 9 18 24 24 18 2 6 45 29 415
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 3 8 16 25 30 0 19 67 14 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 3 19 24 36 9 3 7 50 24 30
2022 British Columbia 33 16 10 18 16 7 0 37 53 20
2020 National Capital Region 16 24 26 18 12 1 2 32 42 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 5 34 17 26 5 7 49 12 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 49 5 10 12 5 5 24 70 20
2020 British Columbia 17 17 44 7 7 7 0 16 36 15
2019 National Capital Region 19 22 25 19 11 2 2 32 43 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 30 16 9 26 0 7 38 45 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 8 26 50 12 0 0 62 12 20

Question 19e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 20 25 21 18 3 5 42 31 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 19 15 29 8 28 0 0 36 34 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 7 18 24 23 9 6 13 39 32 20
2024 British Columbia 23 14 28 22 14 0 0 35 37 15
2022 National Capital Region 8 16 28 24 16 4 4 44 26 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 11 16 18 19 16 11 9 44 34 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 23 13 23 18 12 2 47 38 30
2022 British Columbia 10 17 44 11 11 7 0 24 29 20
2020 National Capital Region 13 17 27 26 11 4 2 39 32 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 11 27 10 30 16 0 48 20 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 29 24 27 0 9 0 30 43 20
2020 British Columbia 49 7 44 0 0 0 0 0 56 15
2019 National Capital Region 22 23 21 17 12 3 2 30 48 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 27 24 0 19 9 0 21 53 10
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 15 8 21 38 10 0 65 26 20

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

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 15 20 29 18 12 3 4 31 38 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 42 8 20 23 0 0 43 49 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 16 33 19 0 6 5 21 42 20
2024 British Columbia 16 29 29 13 7 0 6 21 48 15
2022 National Capital Region 12 19 33 21 12 2 2 34 32 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 13 9 31 18 15 0 13 38 26 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 28 26 20 3 10 4 26 43 30
2022 British Columbia 19 21 35 7 12 0 6 20 43 15
2020 National Capital Region 15 23 32 18 10 1 1 29 39 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 5 34 14 32 0 0 46 20 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 24 20 32 5 5 0 39 40 20
2020 British Columbia 41 7 29 22 0 0 0 22 48 15
2019 National Capital Region 21 24 27 16 9 3 1 26 46 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 18 9 34 13 26 0 0 40 27 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 14 27 24 16 10 0 45 25 20

Question 19g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 2 4 26 34 27 1 6 65 7 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13 25 32 29 0 0 62 13 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 9 32 32 17 0 9 55 9 20
2024 British Columbia 12 18 33 9 28 0 0 37 30 15
2022 National Capital Region 2 8 26 34 26 1 3 62 11 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 12 21 28 14 3 9 48 28 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 12 31 24 16 6 4 44 21 30
2022 British Columbia 17 5 40 20 18 0 0 38 22 20
2020 National Capital Region 5 14 35 32 12 0 1 45 20 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 9 16 43 10 22 0 0 32 25 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 25 19 31 15 5 0 48 31 20
2020 British Columbia 17 14 39 23 7 0 0 30 31 15
2019 National Capital Region 7 17 27 30 18 1 0 48 25 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 15 16 19 26 0 0 46 38 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 31 6 35 14 0 0 49 45 20

Question 39. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 29 22 17 12 3 0 48 29 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 22 40 24 9 0 0 28 33 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 9 26 15 25 4 16 5 44 37 20
2024 British Columbia 21 25 15 14 25 0 0 46 39 15
2022 National Capital Region 23 33 23 10 7 3 0 58 18 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 38 11 14 7 5 0 66 23 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 26 21 25 5 2 0 48 31 30
2022 British Columbia 23 27 5 39 5 0 0 50 44 20
2020 National Capital Region 17 35 22 15 9 2 0 53 24 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 26 6 5 10 11 0 76 17 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 36 19 20 5 5 0 54 26 20
2020 British Columbia 7 15 29 22 27 0 0 22 49 15
2019 National Capital Region 10 24 21 25 17 2 0 36 43 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 16 34 7 27 0 0 33 34 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 22 32 19 10 6 0 35 31 20

Diversity and inclusion

Question 21. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 54 31 5 4 6 0 0 85 10 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 16 0 9 0 0 0 91 9 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 43 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 20
2024 British Columbia 51 36 0 6 7 0 0 87 13 15
2022 National Capital Region 62 28 5 3 2 0 0 91 5 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 26 7 4 3 3 0 85 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 16 2 9 0 0 0 88 9 30
2022 British Columbia 67 17 5 6 6 0 0 83 12 20
2020 National Capital Region 58 25 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 26 6 0 6 6 0 87 7 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 29 5 15 9 0 0 71 25 20
2020 British Columbia 54 29 0 0 17 0 0 83 17 15
2019 National Capital Region 52 30 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 14 15 0 6 0 0 79 6 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 14 15 0 0 0 0 85 0 20

Question 22. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 31 4 4 1 0 0 91 5 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 78 15 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 27 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 20
2024 British Columbia 61 19 6 9 6 0 0 79 14 15
2022 National Capital Region 65 28 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 69 25 3 0 3 0 0 94 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 22 3 3 0 0 0 93 3 30
2022 British Columbia 77 17 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 National Capital Region 60 29 6 2 2 0 0 90 4 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 34 5 5 10 0 0 80 15 20
2020 British Columbia 68 7 0 7 17 0 0 75 25 15
2019 National Capital Region 55 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 12 18 6 6 0 0 71 12 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 26 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

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 52 36 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 23 6 8 0 0 0 86 8 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 21 23 9 0 6 0 66 9 20
2024 British Columbia 49 30 7 14 0 0 0 78 14 15
2022 National Capital Region 59 30 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 36 3 0 3 0 0 93 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 23 10 3 0 0 0 87 3 30
2022 British Columbia 73 15 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 20
2020 National Capital Region 54 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 34 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 41 0 5 5 0 0 90 10 20
2020 British Columbia 59 24 0 7 10 0 0 83 17 15
2019 National Capital Region 49 34 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 21 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 41 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20

Question 47. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 39 33 13 6 5 4 0 75 12 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 43 9 8 16 0 0 66 24 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 21 27 0 4 10 0 66 5 20
2024 British Columbia 28 44 0 19 10 0 0 72 28 15
2022 National Capital Region 50 35 8 3 2 2 0 88 4 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 26 3 3 3 3 0 90 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 28 16 0 3 2 0 80 3 30
2022 British Columbia 55 16 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 20
2020 National Capital Region 41 36 12 6 3 1 0 78 10 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 16 0 5 0 6 0 95 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 32 5 5 5 0 0 85 10 20
2020 British Columbia 30 36 17 7 10 0 0 66 17 15
2019 National Capital Region 34 38 14 8 4 2 0 74 12 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 9 0 0 18 17 0 79 21 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 20 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 20

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

A diverse workforce includes individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. This includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity or race, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, educational background, region, and marital or parental status.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 39 35 11 4 4 7 0 80 8 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 46 18 8 7 0 0 67 15 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 22 13 16 4 5 0 64 22 20
2024 British Columbia 40 38 6 6 10 0 0 78 15 15
2022 National Capital Region 48 34 9 2 0 6 0 87 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 33 3 3 3 5 7 90 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 26 6 6 6 2 0 82 12 30
2022 British Columbia 39 44 6 5 6 0 0 83 11 20
2020 National Capital Region 41 35 13 3 3 5 0 80 6 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 5 11 0 0 13 0 87 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 19 24 5 0 5 0 70 5 20
2020 British Columbia 44 24 15 7 10 0 0 68 17 15
2019 National Capital Region 37 33 18 4 4 4 0 73 8 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 0 27 0 6 9 0 64 6 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 35 8 11 0 0 5 81 11 20

Question 53. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 50 31 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 44 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 33 19 13 0 0 0 69 13 20
2024 British Columbia 43 42 6 9 0 0 0 85 9 15
2022 National Capital Region 60 31 5 3 1 0 0 90 4 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 21 0 0 3 0 0 97 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 43 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 30
2022 British Columbia 50 39 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 20
2020 National Capital Region 52 30 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 84 10 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 39 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2020 British Columbia 51 41 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2019 National Capital Region 46 35 10 3 6 0 0 81 9 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 74 0 9 12 6 0 0 74 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 42 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 20

Anti-racism

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 43 24 7 7 8 5 5 75 17 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 42 17 0 7 8 0 74 8 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 25 15 13 11 0 5 59 25 20
2024 British Columbia 40 26 6 15 6 0 7 71 22 15
2022 National Capital Region 49 25 8 4 3 7 4 84 7 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 30 3 3 3 12 7 89 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 11 10 3 6 5 8 78 11 30
2022 British Columbia 62 15 0 17 5 0 0 77 23 20

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

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 24 9 6 6 9 5 76 14 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 19 24 0 7 16 0 63 9 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 13 13 22 4 0 5 59 27 20
2024 British Columbia 40 19 6 28 0 0 7 63 30 15
2022 National Capital Region 51 25 7 4 3 7 4 85 7 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 34 4 5 3 13 7 84 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 9 10 3 6 5 8 78 11 30
2022 British Columbia 40 32 0 12 10 6 0 77 23 20

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

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies and practices and attitudes, so that power is redistributed and shared equitably.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 23 16 6 3 19 1 69 11 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 15 18 39 6 8 13 0 38 16 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 27 18 0 10 17 0 66 13 20
2024 British Columbia 34 15 29 15 0 7 0 53 16 15
2022 National Capital Region 42 29 14 1 2 13 0 81 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 24 17 0 3 21 4 74 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 12 9 3 0 17 4 85 4 30
2022 British Columbia 27 27 18 6 0 22 0 69 8 20
2020 National Capital Region 43 32 13 5 3 4 0 79 8 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 5 6 5 0 17 0 86 6 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 5 39 5 0 5 0 54 5 20
2020 British Columbia 29 30 15 0 10 17 0 71 11 15

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 31 7 6 8 4 3 78 15 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 47 33 14 0 0 0 53 14 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 12 7 15 9 9 0 66 26 20
2024 British Columbia 56 16 6 22 0 0 0 72 22 15
2022 National Capital Region 49 33 6 3 2 5 2 88 5 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 34 3 0 3 13 7 93 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 12 18 0 6 0 12 72 7 30
2022 British Columbia 40 31 4 18 0 6 0 76 20 20
2020 National Capital Region 50 30 8 6 3 3 0 82 9 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 0 6 11 0 10 0 80 13 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 19 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 20
2020 British Columbia 46 32 0 7 0 7 7 92 8 15

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

The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service is a call to leaders in the Public Service to take deliberate action to address systemic racism and make the Public Service more inclusive.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 18 16 4 5 36 4 59 15 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13 35 6 0 38 8 24 11 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 25 9 5 0 34 13 73 10 20
2024 British Columbia 14 31 31 0 0 25 0 59 0 15
2022 National Capital Region 21 21 17 2 2 34 3 67 6 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 21 7 15 0 0 50 7 65 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 15 21 0 6 23 13 58 10 30
2022 British Columbia 11 16 11 7 6 49 0 53 25 20

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 26 31 15 7 10 4 6 64 19 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 33 29 0 0 0 16 66 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 5 35 19 13 4 10 14 53 23 20
2024 British Columbia 36 39 0 12 0 7 6 86 14 15
2022 National Capital Region 35 31 13 6 3 7 6 75 10 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 26 6 4 7 13 10 77 15 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 45 3 8 3 7 4 84 13 30
2022 British Columbia 35 32 16 11 0 7 0 71 12 20
2020 National Capital Region 36 30 14 8 5 5 2 71 14 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 28 0 0 0 5 6 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 30 14 15 15 5 0 54 31 20
2020 British Columbia 30 36 17 0 17 0 0 66 17 15
2019 National Capital Region 34 30 18 8 4 4 2 68 13 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 7 9 0 18 0 0 73 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 31 19 0 0 0 4 80 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 31 11 11 7 3 2 71 18 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 12 7 8 17 8 7 62 30 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 38 15 9 0 6 0 74 9 20
2024 British Columbia 56 14 0 22 9 0 0 70 30 15
2022 National Capital Region 47 35 8 6 2 2 0 83 9 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 26 12 3 8 6 4 73 13 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 35 7 21 0 0 0 72 21 30
2022 British Columbia 46 26 11 6 5 7 0 76 12 20
2020 National Capital Region 44 35 9 5 4 2 1 81 9 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 16 5 10 0 6 6 83 12 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 42 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 20
2020 British Columbia 37 37 7 0 19 0 0 74 19 15
2019 National Capital Region 36 34 14 8 5 2 1 72 13 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 22 30 0 6 17 0 56 7 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 26 8 9 0 16 0 79 11 20

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 40 33 15 4 7 1 0 75 10 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 30 32 0 7 0 0 61 7 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 34 14 8 0 6 0 76 9 20
2024 British Columbia 49 20 12 9 10 0 0 70 18 15
2022 National Capital Region 41 39 13 4 1 2 0 82 5 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 33 8 3 3 5 4 84 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 30 16 3 5 0 0 75 9 30
2022 British Columbia 46 22 9 12 5 5 0 72 18 20
2020 National Capital Region 40 34 16 6 3 1 0 75 9 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 5 16 0 0 6 6 82 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 51 20 0 5 0 0 75 5 20
2020 British Columbia 29 51 10 0 10 0 0 81 10 15
2019 National Capital Region 27 33 23 9 6 2 0 61 16 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 26 36 16 10 12 0 0 62 22 10
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 35 27 0 0 6 0 71 0 20

Question 42. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 20 17 12 14 13 2 49 31 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 18 25 9 22 20 0 30 39 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 22 4 21 13 21 5 48 46 20
2024 British Columbia 28 30 6 24 12 0 0 58 36 15
2022 National Capital Region 26 27 17 6 7 14 2 63 16 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 16 7 9 7 15 7 71 20 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 23 26 3 3 7 8 62 7 30
2022 British Columbia 35 22 0 11 17 15 0 67 33 20
2020 National Capital Region 21 27 14 15 10 10 3 55 29 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 5 5 0 0 23 7 93 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 37 15 10 15 5 0 59 26 20
2020 British Columbia 22 29 7 7 17 17 0 62 29 15
2019 National Capital Region 18 19 23 11 12 14 3 45 27 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 9 22 0 27 9 0 47 29 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 16 17 13 6 6 4 60 21 20

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 37 4 8 2 0 0 85 11 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 66 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 56 0 4 4 0 0 91 9 20
2024 British Columbia 37 30 0 18 15 0 0 67 33 15
2022 National Capital Region 49 39 3 7 1 0 0 88 9 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 60 0 4 8 0 0 88 12 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 32 13 14 0 0 0 73 14 30
2022 British Columbia 45 27 10 11 7 0 0 72 18 20
2020 National Capital Region 39 43 6 10 1 0 0 82 12 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 54 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 31 14 5 10 0 0 71 15 20
2020 British Columbia 15 39 7 24 14 0 0 54 39 15

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 25 9 19 16 0 0 55 36 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 23 0 17 32 0 0 51 49 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 47 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 20
2024 British Columbia 14 35 0 18 33 0 0 49 51 15
2022 National Capital Region 57 27 6 4 4 1 2 86 8 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 25 5 0 0 0 4 95 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 30 5 0 5 0 3 90 5 30
2022 British Columbia 56 22 6 5 11 0 0 78 16 20
2020 National Capital Region 40 36 9 10 3 0 1 77 14 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 49 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 19 10 15 0 0 5 74 16 20
2020 British Columbia 30 22 22 26 0 0 0 52 26 15
2019 National Capital Region 45 31 8 12 4 0 0 77 16 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 32 15 6 0 0 0 79 6 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 37 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 20

Question 6. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 46 34 9 6 4 1 0 80 11 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 34 8 8 0 6 0 83 9 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 21 24 4 0 0 0 72 4 20
2024 British Columbia 43 32 0 6 18 0 0 75 25 15
2022 National Capital Region 58 33 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 415
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 30 4 0 3 0 3 93 3 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 20 2 0 5 0 0 93 5 30
2022 British Columbia 57 27 5 12 0 0 0 84 12 20
2020 National Capital Region 41 38 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 52 41 0 0 0 0 6 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 66 24 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 20
2020 British Columbia 37 15 24 14 10 0 0 52 24 15
2019 National Capital Region 48 35 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 65 9 14 6 6 0 0 74 12 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 42 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 20

Use of official languages

Question 2. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 69 18 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 76 14 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 28 7 15 0 0 0 78 15 20
2024 British Columbia 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

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 24 6 9 3 0 0 83 12 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 90 0 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 23 7 20 4 0 0 68 25 20
2024 British Columbia 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

Question 32. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 84 11 3 1 0 0 0 95 2 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2024 British Columbia 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 15
2022 National Capital Region 86 11 1 1 0 0 0 98 1 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 13 0 4 0 0 3 96 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 94 3 0 4 0 0 0 96 4 30
2022 British Columbia 94 6 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 20
2019 National Capital Region 80 13 3 2 1 0 1 94 3 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 86 0 0 0 6 0 9 94 6 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 82 12 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20

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 44 31 18 5 1 2 0 76 5 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 22 48 22 9 0 0 0 70 9 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 35 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 20
2024 British Columbia 48 27 15 0 10 0 0 75 10 15
2022 National Capital Region 50 33 12 3 1 1 0 84 4 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 18 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 30
2022 British Columbia 64 19 12 0 0 5 0 88 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 48 27 15 7 2 0 0 75 9 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 83 6 5 0 0 6 0 95 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 21 0 15 0 5 0 85 15 20
2020 British Columbia 44 7 30 10 10 0 0 51 19 15
2019 National Capital Region 40 24 20 10 4 2 0 65 14 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 18 12 6 0 9 0 81 6 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 17 8 14 13 0 0 64 27 20

Harassment

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 350
2024 British Columbia 0 100 15
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 420
2020 National Capital Region 11 89 420
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 20
2019 National Capital Region 13 87 430
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 20

Question 59a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 31 69 35
2022 National Capital Region 41 59 35
2020 National Capital Region 43 57 45
2019 National Capital Region 36 64 55

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 74 26 35
2022 National Capital Region 54 46 35
2020 National Capital Region 73 27 45
2019 National Capital Region 69 31 55

Question 59c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 35
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 45

Question 59d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 45
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 55

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

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

Question 59g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 35
2019 National Capital Region 10 90 55

Question 60a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 15 85 35
2022 National Capital Region 38 62 35
2020 National Capital Region 42 58 45
2019 National Capital Region 35 65 55

Question 60b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 51 35
2022 National Capital Region 35 65 35
2020 National Capital Region 61 39 45
2019 National Capital Region 55 45 55

Question 60c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 42 58 35
2022 National Capital Region 40 60 35
2020 National Capital Region 51 49 45
2019 National Capital Region 51 49 55

Question 60d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 70 35
2022 National Capital Region 40 60 35
2020 National Capital Region 50 50 45
2019 National Capital Region 42 58 55

Question 60e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 72 35
2022 National Capital Region 25 75 35
2020 National Capital Region 44 56 45
2019 National Capital Region 47 53 55

Question 60f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 50 50 35
2022 National Capital Region 67 33 35
2020 National Capital Region 58 42 45
2019 National Capital Region 57 43 55

Question 60g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 24 76 35
2022 National Capital Region 38 62 35
2020 National Capital Region 34 66 45
2019 National Capital Region 28 72 55

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

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 13 87 35
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35

Question 60j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 35
2020 National Capital Region 24 76 45

Question 60k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 54 46 35
2022 National Capital Region 36 64 35
2020 National Capital Region 59 41 45
2019 National Capital Region 43 57 55

Question 60l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 35
2020 National Capital Region 19 81 45
2019 National Capital Region 16 84 55

Question 60m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 83 35
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 35
2019 National Capital Region 23 77 55

Question 61a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 63 37 35
2022 National Capital Region 55 45 35
2020 National Capital Region 67 33 45
2019 National Capital Region 64 36 55

Question 61b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? …I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 72 35
2022 National Capital Region 31 69 35
2020 National Capital Region 37 63 45
2019 National Capital Region 28 72 55

Question 61c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 24 76 35
2022 National Capital Region 12 88 35
2020 National Capital Region 17 83 45
2019 National Capital Region 18 82 55

Question 61d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 80 35
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 35
2020 National Capital Region 34 66 45
2019 National Capital Region 18 82 55

Question 61e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 15 85 35
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 35
2020 National Capital Region 15 85 45
2019 National Capital Region 12 88 55

Question 61f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2020 National Capital Region 16 84 45
2019 National Capital Region 14 86 55

Question 61g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 14 86 35
2022 National Capital Region 3 97 35
2020 National Capital Region 11 89 45
2019 National Capital Region 13 87 55

Question 61h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 14 86 35
2020 National Capital Region 20 80 45
2019 National Capital Region 19 81 55

Question 61i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 78 35
2022 National Capital Region 34 66 35
2020 National Capital Region 17 83 45
2019 National Capital Region 18 82 55

Question 62a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 35
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 40

Question 62b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 15 85 35
2019 National Capital Region 23 77 45

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

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

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

Question 62f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 19 81 35
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 35
2020 National Capital Region 19 81 40

Question 62g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 22 78 35
2020 National Capital Region 13 87 40
2019 National Capital Region 29 71 45

Question 62h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 83 35
2022 National Capital Region 11 89 35

Question 62i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 80 35
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 35
2020 National Capital Region 12 88 40
2019 National Capital Region 16 84 45

Question 62j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 68 35
2022 National Capital Region 25 75 35
2020 National Capital Region 27 73 40
2019 National Capital Region 28 72 45

Question 62k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 35
2019 National Capital Region 15 85 45

Question 62l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 53 47 35
2022 National Capital Region 33 67 35
2020 National Capital Region 44 56 40
2019 National Capital Region 50 50 45

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

Question 62n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 64 36 35
2022 National Capital Region 33 67 35
2020 National Capital Region 48 52 40
2019 National Capital Region 53 47 45

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 16 84 35
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 35
2019 National Capital Region 21 79 45

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 16 10 10 7 5 38 13 54 25 350
2022 National Capital Region 19 14 10 2 1 41 13 71 7 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 3 3 0 7 47 20 71 20 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 12 18 0 3 36 15 58 6 30
2020 National Capital Region 20 19 14 4 4 34 6 64 13 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 5 6 0 5 33 10 81 8 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 0 29 0 0 35 5 51 0 20
2020 British Columbia 15 0 22 7 10 39 7 28 31 15
2019 National Capital Region 14 13 19 9 6 31 8 45 25 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 23 9 18 6 12 24 9 47 26 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 16 27 0 0 10 19 62 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 31 27 14 7 4 16 1 70 13 350
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 18 13 13 0 28 6 61 19 20
2024 British Columbia 36 27 22 10 6 0 0 63 15 15
2022 National Capital Region 41 33 9 2 1 15 0 87 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 3 6 3 3 31 7 79 11 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 26 15 3 0 8 0 80 3 30
2022 British Columbia 38 15 12 12 11 12 0 60 26 20
2020 National Capital Region 36 30 14 5 3 12 1 75 9 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 11 5 5 0 18 0 88 6 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 40 15 34 0 0 11 0 62 0 20
2020 British Columbia 22 14 15 7 10 31 0 54 25 15
2019 National Capital Region 25 27 23 6 5 12 1 60 13 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 25 0 0 18 17 0 79 21 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 30 23 0 0 4 6 75 0 20

Discrimination

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

Question 65. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 89 350
2022 National Capital Region 4 96 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 100 25
2020 National Capital Region 6 94 420
2020 British Columbia 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 7 93 425

Question 66a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 26 74 35
2022 National Capital Region 22 78 15
2020 National Capital Region 39 61 25
2019 National Capital Region 51 49 30

Question 66b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 76 24 35
2022 National Capital Region 66 34 15
2019 National Capital Region 83 17 30

Question 66c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 15

Question 66d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 30

Question 66e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 12 88 35
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 15

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

Question 66g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? …Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 83 35
2022 National Capital Region 23 77 15
2019 National Capital Region 18 82 30

Question 67a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Race
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 48 52 35
2022 National Capital Region 39 61 15
2020 National Capital Region 29 71 25
2019 National Capital Region 26 74 30

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 14 86 35
2022 National Capital Region 39 61 15
2020 National Capital Region 21 79 25
2019 National Capital Region 33 67 30

Question 67c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Colour
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 66 35
2022 National Capital Region 22 78 15
2020 National Capital Region 21 79 25
2019 National Capital Region 20 80 30

Question 67d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Religion
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 25

Question 67e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Age
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 23 77 35
2022 National Capital Region 22 78 15
2020 National Capital Region 38 62 25
2019 National Capital Region 31 69 30

Question 67f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sex
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 72 35
2022 National Capital Region 41 59 15

Question 67g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Sexual orientation
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 19 81 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 30

Question 67h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit or non-binary)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 20 80 15

Question 67i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Marital status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 30

Question 67j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Family status
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 18 82 35
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 15
2020 National Capital Region 19 81 25

Question 67k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 5 95 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 30

Question 67l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Disability
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 80 35
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 15
2020 National Capital Region 20 80 25
2019 National Capital Region 22 78 30

Question 67m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. …Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15
2020 National Capital Region 0 100 25
2019 National Capital Region 0 100 30

Question 68a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 36 64 35
2022 National Capital Region 33 67 15
2020 National Capital Region 29 71 25
2019 National Capital Region 39 61 30

Question 68b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 84 35
2022 National Capital Region 17 83 15
2019 National Capital Region 26 74 30

Question 68c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 68d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 9 91 15
2020 National Capital Region 26 74 25
2019 National Capital Region 23 77 30

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
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

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

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

Question 68h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 27 73 15
2019 National Capital Region 21 79 30

Question 68i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 41 59 35
2022 National Capital Region 45 55 15
2020 National Capital Region 42 58 25
2019 National Capital Region 41 59 30

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

Question 69b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 19 81 35
2022 National Capital Region 7 93 15

Question 69c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 15

Question 69d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual apologized.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 10 90 15

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

Question 69f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 13 87 35
2022 National Capital Region 6 94 15

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

Question 69h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 80 35
2022 National Capital Region 18 82 15

Question 69i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was too distraught.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 22 78 35
2022 National Capital Region 21 79 15

Question 69j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 72 35
2022 National Capital Region 45 55 15

Question 69k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 16 84 15

Question 69l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 43 35
2022 National Capital Region 51 49 15

Question 69m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 0 100 35
2022 National Capital Region 0 100 15

Question 69n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 61 39 35
2022 National Capital Region 51 49 15

Question 69p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2022 National Capital Region 25 75 15

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 17 11 15 5 4 39 10 55 16 350
2022 National Capital Region 20 16 9 1 1 42 11 76 5 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 4 6 0 3 44 14 77 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 2 12 3 2 44 9 62 12 30
2020 National Capital Region 22 16 15 3 2 36 5 65 10 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 5 16 0 0 28 10 74 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 10 29 5 0 35 5 43 8 20
2020 British Columbia 24 7 24 7 0 29 7 50 12 15
2019 National Capital Region 16 14 20 3 4 34 10 52 13 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 0 24 0 6 30 9 52 10 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 28 16 27 0 0 14 15 62 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 30 12 6 3 17 2 74 11 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 6 24 8 0 21 0 59 10 15
2022 National Capital Region 38 34 9 2 1 14 2 86 4 415
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 45 26 10 0 3 16 0 85 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 20 7 6 2 8 4 83 10 30
2022 British Columbia 40 26 12 6 0 10 6 79 7 20
2020 National Capital Region 36 29 15 4 3 12 1 75 9 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 66 10 11 0 0 13 0 87 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 20 39 0 0 11 0 56 0 20
2020 British Columbia 32 7 39 0 0 22 0 50 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 27 27 22 4 4 15 2 64 9 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 6 15 0 6 23 0 73 8 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 31 24 0 0 4 11 72 0 20

Duty to accommodate

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

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

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

Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 84 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 37 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 68 20
2024 British Columbia 30 70 15
2022 National Capital Region 8 92 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 30
2022 British Columbia 17 83 20
2020 National Capital Region 15 85 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 90 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 76 20
2020 British Columbia 38 62 15
2019 National Capital Region 17 83 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 88 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 11 89 20

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

Disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. Barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 51 55
2022 National Capital Region 69 31 40
2020 National Capital Region 54 46 60

Question 86. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 73 27 55
2022 National Capital Region 90 10 40
2020 National Capital Region 78 22 60
2019 National Capital Region 82 18 70

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 38 30 7 18 7 0 0 68 25 40
2022 National Capital Region 53 37 5 3 2 0 0 90 5 35
2020 National Capital Region 39 37 13 2 4 2 3 80 7 50
2019 National Capital Region 46 34 7 6 7 0 0 80 13 60

Question 88. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 47 29 8 5 6 3 2 81 11 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 35 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 19 13 15 4 5 0 66 20 20
2024 British Columbia 50 44 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 15
2022 National Capital Region 56 33 5 1 1 2 3 92 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 21 3 0 5 10 7 90 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 49 38 7 0 0 3 3 93 0 30
2022 British Columbia 68 16 4 0 0 0 11 95 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 57 28 6 4 2 2 2 88 6 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 62 20 0 0 0 13 5 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 44 0 0 10 0 0 90 10 20
2020 British Columbia 44 34 14 7 0 0 0 78 7 15
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Workplace well-being

A safe and healthy workplace

Question 80. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 56 26 5 4 7 2 1 84 11 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 22 9 7 6 0 0 78 13 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 27 0 4 10 0 0 85 15 20
2024 British Columbia 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 15
2022 National Capital Region 63 26 3 3 3 1 0 91 6 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 53 24 6 0 13 4 0 80 13 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 63 26 4 0 8 0 0 89 8 30
2022 British Columbia 63 31 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 20
2020 National Capital Region 54 31 6 4 3 0 0 86 7 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 61 15 6 0 0 18 0 92 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 30 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 20
2020 British Columbia 68 32 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15

A psychologically healthy workplace

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

Racism refers to any expression of prejudice, discrimination, hostility or violence against people because they appear to belong to a specific race or ethnic group. Racism may show up in individual actions, with conscious awareness or not, and/or in organizational policies or practices.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 3 7 9 7 36 8 31 69 16 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 6 21 16 56 0 0 72 6 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 9 11 0 33 5 39 58 23 20
2024 British Columbia 0 14 16 0 41 0 28 58 20 15
2022 National Capital Region 3 2 8 7 46 5 30 81 7 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 10 3 0 6 54 7 19 83 17 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 6 6 5 42 6 30 72 18 30
2022 British Columbia 6 0 11 5 39 0 39 73 10 20

Question 76. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 37 17 8 6 4 0 67 15 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 15 18 6 7 8 0 66 14 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 58 9 10 4 6 0 75 16 20
2024 British Columbia 41 29 21 0 10 0 0 70 10 15
2022 National Capital Region 34 40 13 5 2 5 0 78 8 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 53 15 0 5 7 0 78 6 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 52 9 11 3 3 0 76 15 30
2022 British Columbia 39 38 16 0 0 7 0 83 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 37 42 11 6 3 2 0 80 9 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 21 0 0 0 23 0 100 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 29 5 5 10 5 0 79 16 20
2020 British Columbia 30 36 15 0 10 10 0 73 11 15
2019 National Capital Region 22 38 23 9 4 3 0 63 14 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 18 29 0 6 0 0 65 6 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 46 29 10 0 0 0 62 10 20

Question 77. In general, how is your mental health?
Survey year Demographic Excellent
(%)		 Very good
(%)		 Good
(%)		 Fair
(%)		 Poor
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 32 36 16 7 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 6 14 41 8 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 4 42 29 21 4 20
2024 British Columbia 6 22 52 13 7 15
2022 National Capital Region 11 33 38 16 2 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 29 36 19 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 33 34 7 14 30
2022 British Columbia 7 55 13 16 11 20

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 59 23 7 4 4 3 1 85 8 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 8 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 33 13 0 0 6 0 86 0 20
2024 British Columbia 66 28 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2022 National Capital Region 63 24 7 3 2 2 0 88 5 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 36 0 5 3 0 0 92 8 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 65 25 0 6 0 4 0 93 7 30
2022 British Columbia 62 23 9 6 0 0 0 85 6 20
2020 National Capital Region 55 26 11 3 3 2 0 83 6 410
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 15 5 0 0 6 4 94 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 24 10 10 0 5 0 79 10 20
2020 British Columbia 59 17 24 0 0 0 0 76 0 15

Question 79. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 22 5 8 9 2 1 77 18 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 22 17 6 7 0 0 70 13 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 45 26 5 15 10 0 0 70 25 20
2024 British Columbia 28 58 8 6 0 0 0 86 6 15
2022 National Capital Region 55 26 5 7 5 2 0 84 11 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 21 6 4 16 7 0 71 22 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 31 14 0 8 0 0 78 8 30
2022 British Columbia 57 32 0 5 6 0 0 89 11 20
2020 National Capital Region 45 31 8 8 8 0 0 76 16 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 6 16 0 11 16 4 65 14 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 29 25 5 0 0 0 71 5 20
2020 British Columbia 52 41 0 0 7 0 0 93 7 15

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

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional individual behaviours and organizational practices.
Definition of the term has changed from PSES 2022.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 28 37 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 12 41 25 22 0 0 0 53 22 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 38 19 4 13 0 0 64 17 20
2024 British Columbia 40 31 0 19 10 0 0 72 28 15
2022 National Capital Region 37 43 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 43 0 3 7 0 0 90 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 46 32 10 6 3 0 3 80 10 30
2022 British Columbia 50 34 0 16 0 0 0 84 16 20
2020 National Capital Region 33 35 16 9 7 0 0 68 16 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 39 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 51 24 5 15 5 0 0 75 19 20
2020 British Columbia 44 39 0 7 10 0 0 83 17 15
2019 National Capital Region 20 34 22 13 9 2 0 55 22 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 50 24 6 9 12 0 0 74 20 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 50 21 5 4 0 0 71 8 20

Question 83. Of those who indicated that they are a supervisor: I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 29 43 9 12 6 2 0 73 18 115
2022 National Capital Region 31 44 14 9 1 1 0 76 9 150
2020 National Capital Region 32 53 7 4 1 0 2 88 5 140
2019 National Capital Region 28 36 18 14 1 1 2 66 16 140

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 45 22 14 6 9 1 2 47 53 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 64 0 19 0 8 0 8 70 30 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 31 20 4 5 0 11 33 67 20
2024 British Columbia 42 19 17 15 0 0 7 45 55 15
2022 National Capital Region 40 21 19 7 10 0 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 34 6 11 10 3 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 30 26 26 4 11 3 0 30
2022 British Columbia 33 20 11 24 11 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 39 27 16 11 6 0 0 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 26 5 10 5 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 26 10 5 10 0 5 20
2020 British Columbia 30 39 0 0 31 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 28 25 22 13 12 0 1 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 47 25 7 9 12 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 22 19 11 15 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 24 30 30 10 5 0 0 25 75 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 41 37 10 6 6 0 0 41 59 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 29 38 20 8 0 0 5 31 69 20
2024 British Columbia 7 54 33 0 7 0 0 7 93 15
2022 National Capital Region 20 31 24 16 8 0 1 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 28 24 12 0 0 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 32 25 27 7 9 0 0 30
2022 British Columbia 15 35 21 29 0 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 16 23 28 19 13 0 0 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 31 38 11 14 6 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 16 49 20 9 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 7 15 46 22 10 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 22 26 26 13 12 0 1 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 34 12 15 6 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 38 8 10 10 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 32 33 17 9 6 0 1 33 67 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 23 14 15 0 0 0 48 52 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 26 34 9 18 9 0 5 28 72 20
2024 British Columbia 21 41 16 0 15 0 7 22 78 15
2022 National Capital Region 29 32 22 8 6 0 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 34 12 3 0 0 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 24 57 12 0 7 0 0 30
2022 British Columbia 29 27 28 10 6 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 21 28 24 17 10 0 0 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 21 5 10 0 0 6 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 15 46 14 0 5 0 20
2020 British Columbia 44 7 15 24 10 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 23 29 24 11 11 0 1 420
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 14 14 10 6 0 0 10
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 16 4 14 10 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 23 23 26 13 14 1 1 24 76 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 23 13 8 16 0 9 35 65 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 22 35 30 4 5 0 5 23 77 20
2024 British Columbia 7 14 29 16 28 0 7 7 93 15
2022 National Capital Region 25 28 20 11 12 1 2 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 17 20 3 8 3 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 21 37 14 22 6 0 0 30
2022 British Columbia 18 6 16 21 39 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 17 23 22 21 15 1 1 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 30 11 10 0 11 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 6 15 12 36 31 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 8 40 16 8 28 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 18 22 25 17 17 0 1 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 25 22 30 6 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 47 24 5 21 4 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 55 24 9 2 2 0 8 60 40 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 15 6 0 6 0 0 73 27 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 11 0 4 0 0 14 83 17 20
2024 British Columbia 56 22 15 0 0 0 7 60 40 15
2022 National Capital Region 51 22 11 5 4 0 7 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 20 10 3 0 0 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 29 0 0 3 0 7 30
2022 British Columbia 40 38 6 5 6 0 6 20
2020 National Capital Region 35 31 19 6 7 0 3 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 26 0 11 0 0 5 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 24 15 5 5 5 5 20
2020 British Columbia 37 37 7 0 10 10 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 48 22 12 8 5 0 4 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 30 15 0 6 0 7 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 16 8 6 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 30 23 17 11 18 1 1 30 70 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 15 24 13 0 0 9 43 57 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 35 30 12 11 13 0 0 35 65 20
2024 British Columbia 41 28 15 6 10 0 0 41 59 15
2022 National Capital Region 39 26 19 8 7 0 1 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 33 7 6 3 0 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 28 8 12 8 0 0 30
2022 British Columbia 28 44 7 16 5 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 31 27 23 11 7 0 0 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 27 28 20 15 10 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 24 20 5 5 5 0 20
2020 British Columbia 40 0 24 8 18 0 10 10
2019 National Capital Region 39 26 19 8 7 0 1 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 16 9 6 12 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 35 21 0 9 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 33 27 22 9 7 2 1 34 66 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 19 21 25 0 0 0 34 66 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 14 22 24 25 5 0 11 15 85 20
2024 British Columbia 34 35 0 14 16 0 0 34 66 15
2022 National Capital Region 40 28 18 6 6 0 2 415
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 32 10 7 3 0 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 35 14 9 3 3 0 30
2022 British Columbia 24 26 22 23 5 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 30 34 21 9 4 0 1 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 16 26 0 11 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 25 36 25 9 0 0 5 20
2020 British Columbia 30 29 7 10 17 7 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 27 31 20 12 8 0 2 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 13 18 12 6 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 20 22 14 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 29 29 23 8 9 1 1 29 71 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 23 20 8 0 9 0 44 56 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 33 35 14 5 9 0 5 35 65 20
2024 British Columbia 25 44 0 0 30 0 0 25 75 15
2022 National Capital Region 32 30 20 7 8 0 1 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 32 6 7 6 0 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 34 24 26 10 3 0 3 30
2022 British Columbia 17 34 22 11 17 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 20 34 22 14 9 0 0 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 40 5 5 23 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 12 39 19 15 5 5 5 20
2020 British Columbia 8 29 0 29 27 7 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 17 28 25 18 12 0 0 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 24 27 12 0 0 0 10
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 28 28 8 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 34 31 16 7 10 1 1 34 66 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 20 22 8 17 0 0 33 67 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 39 12 19 13 13 0 5 41 59 20
2024 British Columbia 48 22 7 6 18 0 0 48 52 15
2022 National Capital Region 39 28 16 9 7 0 1 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 23 13 12 6 0 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 37 27 20 12 0 0 3 30
2022 British Columbia 35 28 10 22 5 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 31 30 19 13 7 0 0 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 24 44 6 10 16 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 25 24 19 5 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 22 15 17 29 10 7 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 21 28 22 17 11 0 1 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 15 27 0 18 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 19 25 36 19 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 52 21 12 8 6 1 1 52 48 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 48 19 33 0 0 0 0 48 52 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 29 8 9 5 0 5 46 54 20
2024 British Columbia 49 20 0 21 10 0 0 49 51 15
2022 National Capital Region 60 21 11 4 3 0 1 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 23 6 16 0 0 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 13 0 6 3 3 3 30
2022 British Columbia 40 32 17 10 0 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 47 28 10 7 7 0 0 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 16 5 5 11 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 44 25 5 10 10 0 5 20
2020 British Columbia 30 44 10 7 10 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 41 25 14 9 9 0 1 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 0 25 0 18 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 29 10 4 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 55 26 7 6 5 1 1 56 44 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 34 28 8 22 8 0 0 34 66 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 43 19 9 4 0 5 21 79 20
2024 British Columbia 29 34 13 0 24 0 0 29 71 15
2022 National Capital Region 56 23 12 5 3 0 1 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 33 16 4 3 0 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 33 3 3 4 0 3 30
2022 British Columbia 47 16 26 11 0 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 30 29 24 11 6 0 0 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 20 38 21 16 5 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 14 9 5 5 0 5 20
2020 British Columbia 17 15 29 31 7 0 0 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 43 30 14 5 5 1 1 44 56 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 51 19 6 15 8 0 0 51 49 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 38 37 9 11 0 0 5 40 60 20
2024 British Columbia 32 45 6 7 10 0 0 32 68 15
2022 National Capital Region 44 28 14 7 5 0 1 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 42 31 13 8 0 0 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 41 15 11 0 0 3 30
2022 British Columbia 53 20 21 6 0 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 29 36 20 9 5 0 0 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 25 38 21 6 10 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 42 19 29 9 0 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 15 15 14 30 26 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 33 30 20 10 6 0 2 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 28 24 15 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 31 49 6 8 6 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 35 17 15 10 19 1 2 36 64 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 40 23 14 0 6 0 17 48 52 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 27 26 6 13 21 0 6 29 71 20
2024 British Columbia 6 22 47 7 18 0 0 6 94 15
2022 National Capital Region 68 14 8 2 4 0 4 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 22 0 7 0 0 16 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 72 13 0 0 5 0 11 30
2022 British Columbia 66 6 0 0 16 0 12 20
2020 National Capital Region 49 27 13 5 4 1 1 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 39 56 5 0 0 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 5 10 0 0 0 5 20
2020 British Columbia 30 22 39 0 10 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 56 21 11 5 4 0 2 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 6 9 12 6 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 78 16 6 0 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 57 23 13 3 3 0 1 58 42 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 54 38 8 0 0 0 0 54 46 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 59 27 4 5 0 0 5 62 38 20
2024 British Columbia 49 19 6 6 18 0 0 49 51 15
2022 National Capital Region 62 25 7 3 1 0 1 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 22 12 0 0 0 7 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 58 26 7 5 0 0 3 30
2022 British Columbia 34 45 10 12 0 0 0 20
2020 National Capital Region 38 34 17 6 5 0 0 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 32 41 9 11 6 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 54 16 19 5 5 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 0 45 17 29 10 0 0 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 68 12 4 1 2 1 11 78 22 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 67 18 0 0 7 0 8 73 27 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 83 0 8 0 0 0 9 92 8 20
2024 British Columbia 63 14 0 0 10 0 13 72 28 15

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 60 10 7 4 6 1 11 69 31 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 37 31 8 8 16 0 0 37 63 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 75 7 0 8 0 0 10 83 17 20
2024 British Columbia 56 22 0 0 10 0 13 64 36 15

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 70 9 5 4 4 2 7 77 23 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 8 9 0 7 0 8 74 26 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 78 4 4 4 4 0 5 82 18 20
2024 British Columbia 69 15 0 10 0 0 6 73 27 15
2022 National Capital Region 79 8 4 1 2 1 5 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 80 0 7 3 3 3 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 73 13 0 3 3 0 8 30
2022 British Columbia 67 12 6 5 0 0 11 20
2020 National Capital Region 77 11 2 3 4 0 3 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 90 5 0 5 0 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 90 10 0 0 0 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 52 15 10 7 10 0 7 15
2019 National Capital Region 67 13 8 4 5 1 3 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 73 9 0 6 12 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 10 9 0 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 62 19 9 4 3 1 3 65 35 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 24 0 6 7 0 8 60 40 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 55 22 15 0 4 0 5 57 43 20
2024 British Columbia 49 29 9 6 0 0 6 53 47 15
2022 National Capital Region 73 16 6 2 1 0 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 7 4 4 0 3 13 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 23 9 0 0 3 6 30
2022 British Columbia 79 16 0 0 0 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 71 19 5 2 1 0 2 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 28 0 0 0 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 15 5 0 0 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 41 40 0 8 11 0 0 10
2019 National Capital Region 56 26 12 2 2 0 1 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 18 6 0 6 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 64 31 5 0 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 61 15 7 6 5 1 4 64 36 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 18 17 6 7 0 8 48 52 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 10 9 4 9 0 5 66 34 20
2024 British Columbia 51 21 15 6 0 0 6 55 45 15
2022 National Capital Region 66 16 7 3 3 0 3 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 11 4 0 3 3 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 62 21 6 0 3 3 6 30
2022 British Columbia 49 11 24 5 5 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 66 13 9 6 5 0 1 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 70 20 5 5 0 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 86 10 0 0 5 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 63 22 0 15 0 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 56 17 13 6 5 1 1 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 72 16 0 6 6 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 61 34 5 0 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 60 9 5 2 2 0 22 77 23 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 63 10 0 6 0 0 21 80 20 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 0 0 0 0 0 29 100 0 20
2024 British Columbia 51 21 0 0 0 0 28 71 29 15
2022 National Capital Region 67 11 6 1 1 0 14 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 59 6 0 0 0 0 35 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 78 4 0 0 0 0 18 30
2022 British Columbia 62 12 5 0 0 0 22 20
2020 National Capital Region 64 13 5 2 1 0 16 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 56 5 0 0 5 0 34 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 10 0 0 5 0 5 20
2020 British Columbia 46 7 7 0 10 0 29 15
2019 National Capital Region 55 12 7 2 1 0 21 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 74 4 0 4 0 0 18 20

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 74 13 3 0 0 1 8 82 18 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 10 7 0 0 0 8 82 18 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 67 11 14 0 0 0 9 74 26 20
2024 British Columbia 56 23 0 0 0 0 21 71 29 15
2022 National Capital Region 81 10 3 1 1 0 4 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 75 12 0 3 0 0 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 13 0 0 0 0 6 30
2022 British Columbia 63 16 11 0 0 0 11 20
2020 National Capital Region 75 15 4 1 1 0 4 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 71 19 10 0 0 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 90 5 0 0 0 5 0 20
2020 British Columbia 39 51 0 0 10 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 77 11 4 0 1 0 6 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 91 9 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 89 5 0 6 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 65 16 6 4 3 1 5 69 31 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 24 17 8 8 0 9 38 62 10
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 57 13 0 7 14 0 9 63 37 20
2024 British Columbia 60 27 6 0 0 0 6 64 36 15
2022 National Capital Region 78 9 3 1 4 1 4 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 60 15 9 3 9 0 4 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 71 7 2 0 16 0 3 30
2022 British Columbia 56 17 17 0 0 0 10 20
2020 National Capital Region 71 17 5 3 2 0 2 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 68 5 15 5 6 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 80 5 15 0 0 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 66 17 7 0 10 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 72 10 6 3 3 1 4 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 27 12 6 9 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 81 13 0 6 0 0 0 20

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

Calculation of “positive” and “negative” answers has changed since 2022 PSES
Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)		 To a small extent
(%)		 To a moderate extent
(%)		 To a large extent
(%)		 To a very large extent
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 49 26 14 5 2 1 4 51 49 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 43 42 15 0 0 0 0 43 57 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 43 37 0 8 12 0 0 43 57 20
2024 British Columbia 43 27 0 7 7 0 16 51 49 15
2022 National Capital Region 58 18 16 3 3 0 2 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 46 17 18 9 0 0 10 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 48 31 12 6 0 0 3 30
2022 British Columbia 61 13 0 11 10 0 5 20
2020 National Capital Region 47 24 15 6 5 0 2 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 58 28 0 5 10 0 0 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 60 21 20 0 0 0 0 20
2020 British Columbia 32 31 22 7 7 0 0 15
2019 National Capital Region 52 27 13 3 2 0 2 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 79 6 15 0 0 0 0 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 56 23 10 6 4 0 0 20

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 9 31 40 14 6 0 0 40 20 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 51 21 13 9 0 0 57 22 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 13 39 34 0 9 5 0 55 9 20
2024 British Columbia 0 33 42 7 18 0 0 33 25 15
2022 National Capital Region 10 36 39 10 3 0 0 47 14 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 17 54 13 9 3 0 4 74 13 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 34 33 14 3 0 0 50 17 30
2022 British Columbia 5 39 46 10 0 0 0 44 10 20
2020 National Capital Region 14 32 35 15 4 0 0 47 18 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 5 65 19 5 6 0 0 70 11 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 17 29 39 15 0 0 0 46 15 20
2020 British Columbia 22 7 53 7 10 0 0 30 17 15
2019 National Capital Region 15 30 37 13 3 0 1 46 17 430
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 49 18 16 12 6 0 0 67 18 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 47 34 0 4 0 0 62 4 20

Question 75. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 11 18 40 18 11 1 0 29 30 345
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 13 55 8 23 0 0 31 13 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 23 24 32 9 0 4 42 33 20
2024 British Columbia 9 29 63 0 0 0 0 0 37 15
2022 National Capital Region 5 15 39 30 11 1 0 41 20 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 0 14 49 16 16 0 4 34 15 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 8 13 36 19 24 0 0 43 21 30
2022 British Columbia 0 25 56 14 5 0 0 19 25 15
2020 National Capital Region 10 21 36 23 10 0 0 33 31 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 6 10 62 21 0 0 0 21 16 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 10 24 39 21 6 0 0 27 34 20
2020 British Columbia 19 37 22 8 15 0 0 22 56 15
2019 National Capital Region 9 19 35 23 13 0 0 36 29 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 14 6 41 16 23 0 0 39 20 15
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 0 6 44 38 12 0 0 50 6 20
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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 89. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 20 70 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 7 85 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 15 54 20
2024 British Columbia 21 61 15
2022 National Capital Region 27 60 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 28 41 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 16 60 30
2022 British Columbia 28 60 20
2020 National Capital Region 30 52 420
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 33 31 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 20 51 20
2020 British Columbia 30 51 15

Question 90. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 46 54 65
2022 National Capital Region 40 60 115
2020 National Capital Region 38 62 125

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 41 16 9 4 7 4 19 53 47 350
2024 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 55 8 0 7 0 0 30 78 22 15
2024 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 41 14 20 0 4 10 12 53 47 20
2024 British Columbia 49 26 0 0 13 0 12 56 44 15
2022 National Capital Region 39 16 11 8 5 2 17 420
2022 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 35 10 6 0 8 16 25 25
2022 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 52 15 3 4 8 0 19 30
2022 British Columbia 32 21 6 6 6 0 30 20
2020 National Capital Region 45 19 14 8 6 1 8 415
2020 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 11 23 0 0 6 15 20
2020 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 50 20 5 10 0 5 11 20
2020 British Columbia 39 0 0 15 10 7 30 15
2019 National Capital Region 34 20 15 11 11 2 6 425
2019 Ontario (excluding National Capital Region) 44 30 10 0 6 9 0 10
2019 Quebec (excluding National Capital Region) 36 30 5 4 5 12 8 20

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2024 National Capital Region 16 31 14 16 15 1 7 52 33 65
2022 National Capital Region 17 26 13 8 24 2 10 50 36 115
2020 National Capital Region 23 25 17 13 16 1 5 52 31 125

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 5 14 18 17 43 2 2 19 63 65
2022 National Capital Region 7 14 14 18 40 2 5 22 63 115
2020 National Capital Region 7 14 19 28 26 1 5 22 58 125
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