2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 33. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey (PSEAS) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. 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.

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

Question 1. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse 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
2017 Visible minority 24 28 14 13 19 1 0 54 32 66
2017 Non-visible minority 40 35 13 4 4 3 1 78 9 551
2014 Visible minority 33 27 15 9 10 7 0 63 21 62
2014 Non-visible minority 40 32 17 4 2 5 1 75 6 605

Question 2. 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
2017 Visible minority 37 31 14 9 8 0 0 69 18 66
2017 Non-visible minority 39 40 7 9 6 0 0 78 14 547
2014 Visible minority 45 36 6 3 10 0 0 81 13 62
2014 Non-visible minority 49 34 6 5 5 0 0 83 10 604
2011 Visible minority 29 48 13 6 2 2 0 78 8 61
2011 Non-visible minority 44 37 8 6 5 0 0 82 11 553
2008 Visible minority 48 30 10 2 10 0 0 78 12 60
2008 Non-visible minority 36 38 9 10 7 0 0 74 17 466

Question 3. 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
2017 Visible minority 20 33 20 19 8 0 0 53 27 66
2017 Non-visible minority 34 38 9 13 6 0 0 72 19 550
2014 Visible minority 29 34 13 12 12 0 0 63 23 61
2014 Non-visible minority 29 37 13 13 9 0 0 66 22 604

Question 4. I believe I would be supported if I proposed a new idea, even though it might not 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
2017 Visible minority 11 36 18 24 9 2 0 48 33 65
2017 Non-visible minority 25 37 14 14 9 1 0 63 23 551

Question 5. 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
2017 Visible minority 27 34 6 17 17 0 0 60 34 66
2017 Non-visible minority 34 35 11 13 7 0 0 69 20 549
2014 Visible minority 45 26 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 62
2014 Non-visible minority 37 30 11 13 8 0 0 67 21 606
2011 Visible minority 36 39 9 10 5 0 2 76 15 61
2011 Non-visible minority 38 37 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 552

Question 6. 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
2017 Visible minority 17 30 20 18 16 0 0 47 33 66
2017 Non-visible minority 32 38 10 13 8 0 0 69 21 551
2014 Visible minority 33 35 12 11 8 2 0 69 20 62
2014 Non-visible minority 33 35 12 13 7 0 0 68 20 604
2011 Visible minority 22 31 21 19 5 2 0 55 24 61
2011 Non-visible minority 30 41 11 11 6 0 0 72 17 554
2008 Visible minority 28 42 13 8 8 0 0 70 17 60
2008 Non-visible minority 26 40 12 15 8 0 0 65 23 465

Question 7. 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
2017 Visible minority 38 39 12 9 2 0 0 76 11 66
2017 Non-visible minority 43 40 8 6 3 0 0 82 9 550
2014 Visible minority 48 37 7 3 5 0 0 85 8 62
2014 Non-visible minority 46 37 9 5 2 0 0 84 8 606
2011 Visible minority 45 45 3 5 2 0 0 90 7 61
2011 Non-visible minority 46 39 8 5 1 0 0 85 6 554
2008 Visible minority 43 38 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 60
2008 Non-visible minority 46 39 6 6 3 0 0 85 9 466
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Workplace Well-Being

Question 8. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being 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
2017 Visible minority 31 32 11 17 9 0 0 63 27 66
2017 Non-visible minority 51 26 8 7 8 0 0 77 15 551

Question 9. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 36 35 8 11 9 2 0 72 20 66
2017 Non-visible minority 55 24 9 6 6 0 0 79 12 551

Question 10. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 21 25 8 23 23 0 0 46 46 66
2017 Non-visible minority 25 34 11 16 14 0 0 59 29 551

Question 11. 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
2017 Visible minority 15 24 27 18 16 0 0 40 33 66
2017 Non-visible minority 20 35 20 14 9 2 0 56 23 551

Question 12. 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
2017 Visible minority 1 13 49 21 13 3 0 15 35 66
2017 Non-visible minority 3 9 38 31 19 0 0 12 50 546

Question 13. 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
2017 Visible minority 10 23 43 23 1 0 0 24 32 65
2017 Non-visible minority 14 26 42 13 5 0 0 18 40 543
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record).

Question 14. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 33 67 65
2017 Non-visible minority 24 76 544
2014 Visible minority 26 74 62
2014 Non-visible minority 19 81 602

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 43 21
2017 Non-visible minority 67 130
2014 Visible minority 43 16
2014 Non-visible minority 64 114

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 54 21
2017 Non-visible minority 59 130
2014 Visible minority 70 16
2014 Non-visible minority 54 114

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 7 130
2014 Non-visible minority 8 114

Question 15d. 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  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 21
2014 Visible minority 0 16
2014 Non-visible minority 0 114

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 21
2017 Non-visible minority 7 130
2014 Visible minority 0 16

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 10 130
2014 Non-visible minority 7 114
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others, or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 11 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record.

Question 16. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 30 70 66
2017 Non-visible minority 11 89 548
2014 Visible minority 15 85 62
2014 Non-visible minority 7 93 605

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 49 58
2014 Non-visible minority 34 40

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 75 58
2014 Non-visible minority 80 40

Question 17d. 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  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Visible minority 0 19
2014 Non-visible minority 0 40

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Non-visible minority 14 58