2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by Question 120. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) 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. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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My Job

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	45	46	2	6	1	0	0	91	7	576
2020	Non-visible minority	35	50	4	9	2	0	0	85	11	2653

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	74	21	2	2	1	0	1	95	3	576
2020	Non-visible minority	77	16	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	2637
2017	Visible minority	72	19	4	2	1	1	1	93	3	533
2017	Non-visible minority	71	20	4	2	1	1	1	93	3	2894
2014	Visible minority	73	22	3	1	1	0	1	95	2	436
2014	Non-visible minority	69	20	5	3	1	0	2	91	4	2927

Question 3. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	42	37	10	8	2	80	10	574
2020	Non-visible minority	37	40	9	12	3	77	14	2643
2019	Visible minority	50	31	5	9	4	82	13	656
2019	Non-visible minority	48	37	5	7	3	85	10	3132
2017	Visible minority	48	35	5	9	3	83	12	533
2017	Non-visible minority	47	35	5	9	4	82	13	2897
2014	Visible minority	44	37	7	8	3	82	12	436
2014	Non-visible minority	46	36	6	9	4	82	12	2926

Question 4. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	40	11	8	2	1	79	10	572
2020	Non-visible minority	33	43	12	9	3	1	77	12	2637
2019	Visible minority	38	38	10	9	4	1	77	13	656
2019	Non-visible minority	36	41	10	9	4	0	77	13	3123
2018	Visible minority	33	42	10	10	3	1	77	13	445
2018	Non-visible minority	27	46	12	11	4	0	73	15	2379
2017	Visible minority	36	39	11	9	4	1	76	14	532
2017	Non-visible minority	34	40	10	11	4	0	75	15	2898
2014	Visible minority	28	43	12	11	4	1	72	16	436
2014	Non-visible minority	29	37	13	14	7	0	67	21	2926

Question 5. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	50	34	9	6	1	0	84	7	575
2020	Non-visible minority	49	36	7	6	2	0	85	8	2627
2019	Visible minority	52	35	7	3	3	1	87	6	646
2019	Non-visible minority	54	34	6	4	2	0	88	6	3117
2017	Visible minority	52	37	6	4	1	0	89	5	531
2017	Non-visible minority	56	34	5	4	2	0	89	5	2888
2014	Visible minority	47	39	7	5	2	0	86	7	435
2014	Non-visible minority	52	36	6	5	2	0	88	7	2925

Question 6. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	41	37	11	7	3	0	0	79	10	571
2020	Non-visible minority	43	34	10	9	4	0	0	77	13	2644
2019	Visible minority	47	30	11	6	4	0	1	78	11	654
2019	Non-visible minority	48	31	9	8	4	0	0	79	12	3124
2018	Visible minority	41	35	12	6	5	1	1	77	10	441
2018	Non-visible minority	42	35	10	8	4	0	1	78	12	2371
2017	Visible minority	44	33	11	5	5	1	1	79	10	532
2017	Non-visible minority	45	33	10	7	4	1	0	79	11	2889
2014	Visible minority	40	37	13	6	3	0	0	78	9	436
2014	Non-visible minority	41	33	12	8	5	1	1	75	13	2928

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	42	42	10	4	2	0	84	6	576
2020	Non-visible minority	39	41	10	7	3	0	80	10	2647
2019	Visible minority	39	43	8	7	3	0	82	11	656
2019	Non-visible minority	39	40	11	6	4	0	79	10	3135
2018	Visible minority	39	37	16	4	4	0	76	8	443
2018	Non-visible minority	33	44	11	7	4	0	78	12	2367
2017	Visible minority	37	43	9	6	4	1	81	10	535
2017	Non-visible minority	36	44	9	8	4	0	80	11	2901
2014	Visible minority	34	38	12	11	5	0	72	16	436
2014	Non-visible minority	31	45	10	8	5	0	76	14	2929

Question 8. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	33	38	13	10	5	0	0	72	15	575
2020	Non-visible minority	32	37	13	11	6	0	0	69	17	2649
2019	Visible minority	34	37	12	9	6	1	0	72	15	655
2019	Non-visible minority	30	38	12	13	6	0	0	68	19	3134
2018	Visible minority	27	37	17	10	9	0	1	64	19	443
2018	Non-visible minority	26	35	16	13	9	0	0	62	22	2376
2017	Visible minority	29	35	15	10	9	1	1	65	19	532
2017	Non-visible minority	29	37	13	12	8	1	0	67	20	2898
2014	Visible minority	23	33	21	13	10	0	0	56	23	435
2014	Non-visible minority	24	33	18	15	10	0	0	57	25	2929

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	45	39	8	7	2	84	8	572
2020	Non-visible minority	34	41	12	10	3	75	13	2637
2019	Visible minority	43	40	8	7	3	83	9	649
2019	Non-visible minority	32	43	11	9	4	75	14	3119
2018	Visible minority	38	39	12	9	2	77	12	445
2018	Non-visible minority	31	40	13	11	5	71	16	2373
2017	Visible minority	39	40	10	8	3	79	11	534
2017	Non-visible minority	32	44	11	10	4	75	14	2898

Question 10. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	56	35	5	3	1	0	0	91	4	571
2020	Non-visible minority	42	41	10	5	2	0	0	83	7	2637
2019	Visible minority	50	36	8	4	2	0	0	86	6	654
2019	Non-visible minority	41	39	11	6	3	0	0	80	9	3122
2018	Visible minority	51	38	5	2	2	0	1	90	4	444
2018	Non-visible minority	39	44	9	5	2	1	0	83	8	2374
2017	Visible minority	47	37	8	6	2	0	0	84	8	532
2017	Non-visible minority	40	40	10	6	3	0	0	81	9	2898
2014	Visible minority	42	40	10	6	2	0	0	82	8	436
2014	Non-visible minority	32	42	14	7	4	1	0	75	11	2930

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	44	34	11	7	4	78	11	576
2020	Non-visible minority	33	39	13	9	6	72	15	2647
2019	Visible minority	40	36	12	8	5	76	12	655
2019	Non-visible minority	34	37	11	11	6	72	17	3136
2018	Visible minority	32	41	12	7	7	74	14	443
2018	Non-visible minority	29	40	12	11	8	69	19	2368
2017	Visible minority	34	36	13	8	8	70	16	532
2017	Non-visible minority	31	40	12	10	7	71	17	2898

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	63	28	6	2	1	91	3	575
2020	Non-visible minority	54	32	9	3	2	87	5	2631
2019	Visible minority	56	31	8	3	2	87	5	654
2019	Non-visible minority	53	33	9	3	2	86	5	3116
2018	Visible minority	54	35	8	3	1	88	4	443
2018	Non-visible minority	50	36	8	4	2	86	6	2352
2017	Visible minority	54	33	8	2	2	87	5	534
2017	Non-visible minority	54	34	8	3	1	88	5	2890
2014	Visible minority	61	27	8	1	2	88	3	434
2014	Non-visible minority	60	28	7	3	1	89	4	2929

Question 13. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	35	41	12	8	4	0	0	77	12	575
2020	Non-visible minority	34	42	11	9	4	0	0	76	13	2641
2019	Visible minority	36	35	15	8	5	1	1	72	13	650
2019	Non-visible minority	35	38	12	10	5	0	0	74	14	3115
2018	Visible minority	28	41	14	9	7	0	1	70	16	441
2018	Non-visible minority	30	40	14	10	6	0	0	70	16	2364
2017	Visible minority	33	40	14	7	6	0	0	73	13	531
2017	Non-visible minority	34	42	10	9	5	0	0	76	14	2886
2014	Visible minority	19	42	12	15	8	0	3	63	25	436
2014	Non-visible minority	25	42	12	12	8	0	0	68	20	2929

Question 14. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	44	33	13	7	3	0	0	77	10	574
2020	Non-visible minority	41	35	13	7	4	0	0	76	11	2646
2019	Visible minority	41	34	13	6	5	0	0	75	12	653
2019	Non-visible minority	40	36	13	8	4	0	0	75	12	3128
2018	Visible minority	37	35	12	8	7	1	1	73	15	441
2018	Non-visible minority	34	38	14	9	5	0	0	72	14	2360
2017	Visible minority	40	33	14	7	6	0	0	73	12	533
2017	Non-visible minority	39	37	12	8	5	0	0	76	12	2887
2014	Visible minority	31	37	14	8	6	0	3	71	14	436
2014	Non-visible minority	33	38	13	10	7	0	0	71	17	2930

Question 15. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	36	44	10	8	2	0	0	80	10	572
2020	Non-visible minority	32	43	13	8	3	0	1	76	11	2638
2019	Visible minority	38	39	11	8	3	0	1	79	11	652
2019	Non-visible minority	33	40	12	9	3	0	1	75	13	3091
2018	Visible minority	29	41	15	9	6	0	1	70	14	441
2018	Non-visible minority	29	39	15	12	5	1	1	68	17	2364
2017	Visible minority	32	40	14	7	6	0	1	73	13	530
2017	Non-visible minority	35	38	13	9	5	0	1	73	13	2891
2014	Visible minority	37	35	14	8	5	1	1	73	13	435
2014	Non-visible minority	27	38	15	11	7	1	1	66	19	2930

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	57	34	6	3	1	91	3	575
2020	Non-visible minority	45	39	9	5	2	84	7	2649
2019	Visible minority	49	35	9	4	3	84	7	658
2019	Non-visible minority	46	38	9	5	2	84	8	3133
2018	Visible minority	45	37	14	2	2	82	4	444
2018	Non-visible minority	38	42	10	6	4	81	9	2367
2017	Visible minority	47	37	9	4	3	84	7	532
2017	Non-visible minority	44	39	9	5	3	83	8	2888
2014	Visible minority	44	36	15	3	2	79	6	435
2014	Non-visible minority	40	40	11	6	3	80	9	2928

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	30	41	18	7	3	1	72	10	569
2020	Non-visible minority	32	34	18	9	6	0	67	15	2636
2019	Visible minority	42	37	14	3	3	1	79	7	649
2019	Non-visible minority	39	32	16	8	4	0	72	12	3115
2018	Visible minority	38	38	13	6	4	1	77	10	443
2018	Non-visible minority	36	33	17	8	5	0	70	13	2381
2017	Visible minority	37	38	14	5	4	2	77	9	534
2017	Non-visible minority	36	36	16	7	3	1	73	10	2898
2014	Visible minority	39	37	14	7	2	1	77	9	436
2014	Non-visible minority	34	36	17	8	4	1	71	12	2930

Question 18a. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	6	21	36	29	7	0	2	37	27	573
2020	Non-visible minority	6	20	39	25	9	1	0	35	26	2642
2019	Visible minority	6	19	35	23	12	2	3	37	26	656
2019	Non-visible minority	6	19	38	23	11	1	1	35	26	3131
2018	Visible minority	7	18	38	22	11	2	3	34	26	439
2018	Non-visible minority	7	20	39	23	10	1	1	33	27	2372
2017	Visible minority	5	15	37	22	11	2	6	37	22	533
2017	Non-visible minority	6	19	38	22	12	1	2	35	25	2887
2014	Visible minority	10	22	42	18	4	1	3	24	33	433
2014	Non-visible minority	9	27	38	19	6	0	2	25	36	2921

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	3	9	22	38	21	3	3	63	13	569
2020	Non-visible minority	5	11	26	35	20	3	1	57	16	2635
2019	Visible minority	6	9	22	28	26	5	4	60	16	654
2019	Non-visible minority	6	14	26	30	21	2	2	53	21	3128
2018	Visible minority	4	15	21	30	23	5	3	57	20	437
2018	Non-visible minority	7	14	29	28	17	2	1	47	23	2360
2017	Visible minority	5	10	23	25	26	4	8	58	17	530
2017	Non-visible minority	5	14	27	27	22	3	3	51	20	2884
2014	Visible minority	10	19	38	18	6	5	4	27	32	433
2014	Non-visible minority	14	21	31	19	11	3	2	31	37	2922

Question 18c. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	17	21	33	17	6	3	3	25	40	573
2020	Non-visible minority	15	24	34	16	9	2	1	25	40	2642
2019	Visible minority	17	21	27	14	13	3	5	29	41	654
2019	Non-visible minority	17	25	27	15	12	1	3	28	44	3126
2018	Visible minority	19	22	26	18	11	2	3	31	42	441
2018	Non-visible minority	18	26	31	14	8	2	2	23	45	2366
2017	Visible minority	16	22	28	15	11	3	6	28	41	530
2017	Non-visible minority	17	26	27	13	10	2	3	25	46	2892
2014	Visible minority	23	20	30	16	2	2	7	20	46	431
2014	Non-visible minority	29	27	23	10	7	1	2	17	58	2923

Question 18d. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	5	13	34	32	12	1	2	46	19	570
2020	Non-visible minority	7	14	33	29	16	1	1	45	21	2631
2019	Visible minority	5	12	28	28	23	1	4	52	18	651
2019	Non-visible minority	6	13	29	31	19	1	2	51	20	3124
2018	Visible minority	7	13	27	30	20	1	2	51	21	438
2018	Non-visible minority	6	15	33	29	15	1	1	45	21	2356
2017	Visible minority	7	11	26	26	23	2	6	53	19	530
2017	Non-visible minority	6	13	32	28	17	1	3	47	19	2878
2014	Visible minority	9	15	32	22	11	6	6	37	27	435
2014	Non-visible minority	8	15	35	27	12	1	2	40	24	2917

Question 18e. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	7	18	31	27	13	2	3	41	26	571
2020	Non-visible minority	11	21	28	23	15	1	1	39	32	2639
2019	Visible minority	9	15	26	23	21	2	4	47	25	649
2019	Non-visible minority	10	19	27	23	18	2	2	43	30	3134
2018	Visible minority	11	16	30	22	15	2	4	39	29	439
2018	Non-visible minority	12	22	30	20	13	1	2	34	35	2363
2017	Visible minority	10	15	25	21	20	1	8	46	27	531
2017	Non-visible minority	11	19	28	22	15	2	3	39	31	2885
2014	Visible minority	15	20	29	21	11	1	3	33	37	432
2014	Non-visible minority	21	25	29	15	7	1	3	23	48	2925

Question 18f. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	5	10	25	30	18	7	5	55	17	572
2020	Non-visible minority	6	12	26	29	23	2	2	54	19	2635
2019	Visible minority	7	12	22	22	20	8	8	51	23	649
2019	Non-visible minority	7	15	23	25	23	3	4	52	24	3120
2018	Visible minority	7	11	25	25	21	5	6	51	21	436
2018	Non-visible minority	8	14	27	26	19	2	3	48	24	2358
2017	Visible minority	5	11	21	23	21	6	12	54	20	529
2017	Non-visible minority	7	13	24	26	22	3	6	52	21	2884
2014	Visible minority	5	11	27	24	13	4	16	46	20	432
2014	Non-visible minority	9	13	26	27	16	3	7	48	24	2921

Question 18g. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	12	15	30	22	13	5	4	37	30	571
2020	Non-visible minority	12	23	33	19	10	2	1	30	36	2641
2019	Visible minority	12	15	26	16	19	6	7	40	31	652
2019	Non-visible minority	14	22	29	16	15	2	2	32	38	3129
2018	Visible minority	12	21	27	21	13	2	3	36	35	439
2018	Non-visible minority	16	24	31	15	9	2	2	26	42	2374
2017	Visible minority	10	17	27	16	16	4	10	37	32	533
2017	Non-visible minority	15	22	32	13	12	2	4	27	39	2888
2014	Visible minority	20	15	35	14	8	3	6	23	38	432
2014	Non-visible minority	22	24	28	12	8	2	3	22	49	2924

Question 18h. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	2	10	29	36	19	2	3	57	12	572
2020	Non-visible minority	4	14	36	32	12	1	1	45	18	2644
2019	Visible minority	8	11	26	29	19	2	5	52	20	654
2019	Non-visible minority	8	18	32	26	15	1	1	41	26	3131

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My Work Unit

Question 19. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	28	33	18	9	3	6	3	66	13	572
2020	Non-visible minority	26	31	17	10	6	5	4	63	18	2642
2019	Visible minority	34	27	14	9	5	5	6	69	15	656
2019	Non-visible minority	30	29	15	10	8	4	4	64	19	3133
2018	Visible minority	24	32	15	9	7	8	5	65	18	441
2018	Non-visible minority	20	34	18	11	10	5	2	58	23	2367
2017	Visible minority	30	32	13	7	7	6	5	70	16	534
2017	Non-visible minority	26	30	16	11	9	4	4	61	21	2899
2014	Visible minority	30	41	12	6	8	1	2	73	14	436
2014	Non-visible minority	30	32	14	10	8	3	3	65	20	2929

Question 20. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	46	29	12	8	4	1	76	12	571
2020	Non-visible minority	47	30	9	9	5	1	78	13	2638
2019	Visible minority	52	24	9	9	6	1	76	14	655
2019	Non-visible minority	47	29	7	9	6	0	78	15	3131
2018	Visible minority	38	32	10	9	9	1	72	18	442
2018	Non-visible minority	38	31	10	11	8	1	70	19	2367
2017	Visible minority	45	29	8	9	8	1	75	17	533
2017	Non-visible minority	43	31	9	9	7	1	74	16	2896
2014	Visible minority	39	38	9	7	6	1	77	13	435
2014	Non-visible minority	43	31	9	10	7	1	74	17	2932

Question 21. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	54	31	8	5	2	85	7	570
2020	Non-visible minority	53	31	7	6	3	85	9	2633
2019	Visible minority	57	27	8	6	2	84	8	654
2019	Non-visible minority	51	31	7	7	4	82	11	3131
2018	Visible minority	44	33	11	8	4	77	12	444
2018	Non-visible minority	43	35	9	8	5	78	12	2362
2017	Visible minority	45	35	7	8	5	80	13	534
2017	Non-visible minority	42	37	7	9	5	80	14	2892
2014	Visible minority	37	40	13	6	3	77	9	436
2014	Non-visible minority	42	39	8	7	3	81	10	2930

Question 22. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	46	35	12	5	1	1	0	82	6	568
2020	Non-visible minority	46	36	10	5	2	1	0	83	7	2627
2019	Visible minority	52	31	10	4	2	0	0	83	7	656
2019	Non-visible minority	45	38	9	5	3	1	0	83	7	3126
2018	Visible minority	39	37	14	5	4	1	1	77	8	445
2018	Non-visible minority	39	40	11	6	4	0	0	79	10	2364

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	36	21	16	10	7	8	2	64	18	572
2020	Non-visible minority	53	25	9	3	2	5	3	84	6	2641

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	53	28	13	3	2	1	1	82	5	575
2020	Non-visible minority	51	27	11	5	2	1	3	81	7	2646
2019	Visible minority	50	27	12	3	3	0	4	81	7	655
2019	Non-visible minority	47	28	14	5	3	0	3	77	8	3128

Question 25. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	51	29	12	5	3	0	0	80	8	573
2020	Non-visible minority	44	31	11	9	4	0	0	76	13	2644
2019	Visible minority	51	29	9	6	4	0	2	81	10	656
2019	Non-visible minority	41	32	12	9	5	0	0	74	14	3137
2018	Visible minority	41	32	11	9	5	1	1	74	15	440
2018	Non-visible minority	37	34	13	9	6	0	0	72	15	2371
2017	Visible minority	46	32	9	7	5	0	0	78	12	535
2017	Non-visible minority	40	35	11	8	6	0	0	76	14	2900
2014	Visible minority	38	34	16	7	4	0	0	73	11	436
2014	Non-visible minority	37	36	12	9	6	0	0	73	15	2931

Question 26. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	51	23	14	6	4	1	1	76	10	572
2020	Non-visible minority	49	27	12	5	4	1	1	77	10	2640

Question 27. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	51	30	9	7	2	0	0	82	9	575
2020	Non-visible minority	47	32	10	7	3	0	0	79	11	2648
2019	Visible minority	48	29	11	7	3	1	2	78	10	651
2019	Non-visible minority	45	32	10	9	4	0	0	77	13	3120
2018	Visible minority	44	29	12	10	5	1	1	74	14	437
2018	Non-visible minority	40	33	11	10	5	0	1	74	15	2361
2017	Visible minority	48	27	11	6	6	0	1	76	12	534
2017	Non-visible minority	43	33	9	9	5	0	0	76	15	2897
2014	Visible minority	36	34	19	6	4	1	0	71	10	436
2014	Non-visible minority	39	34	11	10	5	0	0	74	15	2929

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	62	575
2020	Non-visible minority	38	62	2647

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	57	21	8	3	2	2	8	86	5	574
2020	Non-visible minority	56	19	8	2	2	4	10	86	5	2650

Question 30. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	56	26	9	5	4	0	0	82	9	576
2020	Non-visible minority	55	26	9	5	4	0	0	82	9	2646
2019	Visible minority	55	27	9	5	3	0	0	82	9	655
2019	Non-visible minority	53	28	9	6	4	0	0	81	10	3138
2018	Visible minority	45	32	11	5	6	1	0	78	12	440
2018	Non-visible minority	47	27	11	8	6	0	0	75	14	2368
2017	Visible minority	51	25	10	6	7	0	0	77	13	533
2017	Non-visible minority	51	28	9	7	5	0	0	79	12	2891
2014	Visible minority	44	31	13	7	4	0	1	76	11	436
2014	Non-visible minority	49	28	10	8	4	0	0	77	13	2930

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Senior Management

Question 31. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	33	12	6	3	8	0	78	10	574
2020	Non-visible minority	36	32	13	6	4	8	0	74	11	2647
2019	Visible minority	38	29	14	5	4	10	1	74	10	652
2019	Non-visible minority	32	33	14	8	5	8	1	70	14	3126
2018	Visible minority	34	30	17	6	5	7	0	69	13	443
2018	Non-visible minority	26	33	17	10	6	7	0	65	18	2376
2017	Visible minority	34	32	14	5	4	11	0	74	11	534
2017	Non-visible minority	30	32	15	9	6	8	1	68	16	2899
2014	Visible minority	31	32	16	7	4	10	0	70	13	436
2014	Non-visible minority	23	33	18	10	6	11	0	63	18	2926

Question 32. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	39	34	13	7	5	2	0	75	12	575
2020	Non-visible minority	32	34	16	9	6	3	0	68	16	2641
2019	Visible minority	38	27	15	9	5	6	0	69	14	651
2019	Non-visible minority	29	33	15	11	7	4	1	65	19	3119
2018	Visible minority	31	29	19	10	6	4	0	63	17	440
2018	Non-visible minority	23	33	18	12	10	3	0	58	23	2367
2017	Visible minority	32	34	15	8	6	6	0	69	14	535
2017	Non-visible minority	27	33	16	12	8	3	0	62	21	2893
2014	Visible minority	25	35	18	12	7	2	0	62	19	433
2014	Non-visible minority	19	30	19	17	12	3	0	51	30	2928

Question 33. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	30	35	13	11	6	4	1	68	17	574
2020	Non-visible minority	21	34	18	15	7	5	0	57	23	2649
2019	Visible minority	28	27	17	13	5	10	1	62	19	650
2019	Non-visible minority	20	30	19	16	8	7	1	54	26	3111
2018	Visible minority	22	32	18	13	7	8	0	59	21	442
2018	Non-visible minority	17	29	20	18	11	5	0	48	30	2368
2017	Visible minority	25	32	17	10	6	10	0	64	17	535
2017	Non-visible minority	19	31	20	16	9	6	0	53	26	2900
2014	Visible minority	17	29	18	15	8	10	1	52	27	435
2014	Non-visible minority	13	26	21	20	14	5	0	41	36	2925

Question 34. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	31	37	15	9	6	2	0	69	15	576
2020	Non-visible minority	21	38	16	15	8	2	0	60	23	2644
2019	Visible minority	30	31	16	11	6	6	0	65	18	648
2019	Non-visible minority	18	33	17	18	9	4	1	53	28	3120
2018	Visible minority	21	37	18	10	9	5	0	61	20	442
2018	Non-visible minority	14	31	20	20	11	3	0	47	32	2375
2017	Visible minority	26	37	13	9	7	7	1	68	18	533
2017	Non-visible minority	18	33	19	15	10	4	1	54	26	2898
2014	Visible minority	15	36	22	13	11	3	1	53	25	434
2014	Non-visible minority	14	31	20	19	13	3	0	46	33	2925

Question 35. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	47	26	11	5	2	6	3	80	8	574
2020	Non-visible minority	40	24	14	5	3	11	4	75	9	2650
2019	Visible minority	49	19	11	5	4	11	2	78	10	656
2019	Non-visible minority	38	21	13	6	4	14	4	72	12	3137

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	35	46	12	5	1	1	0	82	6	574
2020	Non-visible minority	23	46	19	7	2	2	0	71	10	2645
2019	Visible minority	34	44	13	4	2	3	1	81	6	656
2019	Non-visible minority	25	43	18	9	3	2	0	69	12	3135
2018	Visible minority	30	42	18	6	3	1	0	73	9	441
2018	Non-visible minority	22	45	20	9	4	1	0	68	13	2364
2017	Visible minority	32	46	13	5	2	2	0	80	7	534
2017	Non-visible minority	26	43	18	8	3	2	0	71	11	2889
2014	Visible minority	24	49	17	4	4	1	0	74	8	434
2014	Non-visible minority	22	40	19	10	5	2	0	64	16	2927

Question 37. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	43	16	9	3	2	72	12	574
2020	Non-visible minority	17	40	21	14	4	3	59	19	2629
2019	Visible minority	24	37	19	9	4	7	65	15	651
2019	Non-visible minority	16	34	23	16	6	5	53	23	3123

Question 38. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	31	35	16	9	3	4	2	70	13	573
2020	Non-visible minority	31	37	14	10	4	3	1	71	14	2643
2019	Visible minority	33	33	16	8	5	4	2	70	14	650
2019	Non-visible minority	29	38	12	11	5	3	1	70	17	3130
2018	Visible minority	30	37	14	11	4	2	2	69	16	441
2018	Non-visible minority	28	37	14	11	6	3	1	68	18	2366
2017	Visible minority	36	36	11	7	5	3	1	76	12	534
2017	Non-visible minority	35	37	12	8	4	3	1	75	13	2889
2014	Visible minority	35	37	12	7	5	2	1	74	13	435
2014	Non-visible minority	32	37	12	9	5	4	1	72	15	2927

Question 39. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	35	38	16	6	2	2	75	9	573
2020	Non-visible minority	34	40	17	5	2	1	76	7	2638
2019	Visible minority	36	35	17	5	4	3	74	9	655
2019	Non-visible minority	32	40	16	7	3	2	73	11	3121
2018	Visible minority	34	37	17	5	5	1	73	10	441
2018	Non-visible minority	30	40	17	7	4	2	71	12	2361

Question 40. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	25	25	18	12	9	8	2	56	24	575
2020	Non-visible minority	21	27	19	13	9	8	2	54	25	2638
2019	Visible minority	25	26	20	9	9	7	4	58	20	652
2019	Non-visible minority	22	27	17	12	11	8	2	54	26	3129
2018	Visible minority	22	28	16	12	11	8	3	56	26	442
2018	Non-visible minority	17	28	19	14	13	7	2	50	30	2370
2017	Visible minority	22	27	16	10	10	11	3	58	24	532
2017	Non-visible minority	20	29	16	13	12	8	3	55	28	2891
2014	Visible minority	16	27	17	15	13	9	4	49	31	435
2014	Non-visible minority	16	26	19	16	15	7	2	46	33	2926

Question 41. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	33	17	12	8	2	0	61	21	573
2020	Non-visible minority	21	32	19	16	9	2	1	55	25	2638
2019	Visible minority	29	31	18	9	10	3	0	62	20	657
2019	Non-visible minority	22	31	18	15	11	3	0	55	27	3126
2018	Visible minority	23	31	17	14	9	4	1	57	25	444
2018	Non-visible minority	17	30	19	17	14	3	0	49	32	2367
2017	Visible minority	27	32	13	11	11	4	2	62	24	533
2017	Non-visible minority	22	34	16	14	10	3	1	58	25	2894
2014	Visible minority	20	30	16	20	12	2	0	51	32	434
2014	Non-visible minority	17	29	17	19	15	2	0	47	35	2926

Question 42. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	24	27	16	13	16	2	2	53	30	575
2020	Non-visible minority	19	28	15	16	18	2	3	49	36	2649
2019	Visible minority	26	24	14	11	16	4	4	55	30	659
2019	Non-visible minority	21	24	15	16	18	2	3	47	37	3136
2018	Visible minority	21	28	14	11	17	4	6	54	31	443
2018	Non-visible minority	16	25	14	18	23	1	3	42	43	2366
2017	Visible minority	22	25	11	15	17	5	5	52	35	534
2017	Non-visible minority	19	23	14	17	21	2	3	45	40	2898
2014	Visible minority	16	21	17	13	27	5	2	40	43	435
2014	Non-visible minority	12	20	15	19	30	2	2	34	51	2930

Question 43a. 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
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	51	23	15	5	3	0	3	77	8	575
2020	Non-visible minority	48	26	13	6	3	1	3	77	9	2649
2019	Visible minority	56	22	11	3	1	1	6	83	5	653
2019	Non-visible minority	50	26	12	4	3	1	4	80	7	3131

Question 43b. 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 learning opportunities
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	40	32	15	7	3	1	2	74	10	572
2020	Non-visible minority	48	26	13	6	3	1	3	77	9	2644
2019	Visible minority	44	24	15	7	5	1	4	72	12	653
2019	Non-visible minority	47	23	14	7	3	2	4	75	10	3127

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	54	19	11	4	3	7	2	80	8	572
2020	Non-visible minority	79	8	4	2	2	2	4	92	4	2637
2019	Visible minority	61	14	9	3	4	5	4	82	8	651
2019	Non-visible minority	78	8	3	2	2	3	4	92	4	3128

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	59	18	6	3	1	4	8	88	5	573
2020	Non-visible minority	76	10	4	1	2	1	6	92	3	2643
2019	Visible minority	66	11	4	2	2	3	11	90	5	651
2019	Non-visible minority	81	6	2	1	1	2	7	96	2	3131

Question 44. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	23	38	24	6	3	5	1	65	10	575
2020	Non-visible minority	21	44	18	9	3	4	0	68	13	2642
2019	Visible minority	23	36	20	8	4	7	2	66	13	658
2019	Non-visible minority	21	42	18	10	4	4	1	67	15	3135
2018	Visible minority	17	34	23	9	8	7	2	56	18	440
2018	Non-visible minority	17	37	23	12	7	4	0	57	20	2373
2017	Visible minority	23	33	20	7	7	8	2	62	16	532
2017	Non-visible minority	21	37	20	11	6	5	1	61	18	2899

Question 45. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	34	18	5	3	1	0	73	9	574
2020	Non-visible minority	36	43	12	5	2	2	0	81	7	2634
2019	Visible minority	40	39	12	5	2	1	1	80	8	656
2019	Non-visible minority	38	41	11	6	3	2	0	80	9	3119
2018	Visible minority	48	34	8	6	4	1	0	82	10	441
2018	Non-visible minority	40	41	12	4	2	1	0	82	6	2360
2017	Visible minority	44	37	10	5	3	1	0	82	8	531
2017	Non-visible minority	41	41	10	4	2	2	0	84	6	2893
2014	Visible minority	38	41	12	4	4	2	0	80	8	434
2014	Non-visible minority	39	38	12	5	3	3	0	80	8	2927

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	40	35	14	6	2	2	1	77	9	570
2020	Non-visible minority	43	36	12	3	2	4	0	82	5	2638
2019	Visible minority	44	35	12	4	2	3	1	82	6	655
2019	Non-visible minority	47	36	10	2	2	2	0	85	4	3127
2018	Visible minority	44	36	11	4	3	1	1	81	7	443
2018	Non-visible minority	44	38	12	3	1	2	0	84	4	2362
2017	Visible minority	40	36	11	5	4	4	0	80	9	532
2017	Non-visible minority	42	37	13	3	2	3	0	82	5	2896
2014	Visible minority	40	38	9	7	2	5	0	81	9	434
2014	Non-visible minority	42	36	13	3	2	4	1	81	5	2927

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.
Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	33	32	18	8	3	5	1	69	12	575
2020	Non-visible minority	37	36	15	4	2	5	0	78	7	2648

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	35	29	16	9	6	4	1	67	16	570
2020	Non-visible minority	45	33	9	5	3	3	2	82	8	2637

Question 49. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	49	36	9	4	2	0	86	5	571
2020	Non-visible minority	51	35	8	4	2	0	86	6	2644
2019	Visible minority	54	32	10	1	2	0	87	3	656
2019	Non-visible minority	51	34	8	4	3	0	85	7	3132
2018	Visible minority	51	34	9	3	3	0	84	6	441
2018	Non-visible minority	46	36	10	5	3	0	82	8	2362
2017	Visible minority	47	38	7	4	3	0	86	7	532
2017	Non-visible minority	47	37	8	4	3	0	84	8	2901
2014	Visible minority	48	35	12	4	1	1	84	5	434
2014	Non-visible minority	42	38	10	6	3	0	81	9	2923

Question 50. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	49	33	12	3	3	0	0	83	6	570
2020	Non-visible minority	43	33	14	6	3	0	0	77	9	2641
2019	Visible minority	51	32	11	3	3	0	1	83	6	658
2019	Non-visible minority	43	33	13	6	5	0	0	76	11	3130
2018	Visible minority	44	33	12	5	4	1	0	78	10	444
2018	Non-visible minority	36	34	16	7	6	0	0	71	13	2362
2017	Visible minority	44	36	10	5	4	1	1	80	9	534
2017	Non-visible minority	38	33	15	7	5	0	0	72	13	2898
2014	Visible minority	30	40	18	6	5	1	0	71	11	435
2014	Non-visible minority	27	34	17	13	8	0	0	61	22	2929

Question 51. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	48	34	13	4	2	0	0	81	6	565
2020	Non-visible minority	41	35	14	6	3	0	0	77	9	2630
2019	Visible minority	48	33	11	5	3	0	1	81	8	654
2019	Non-visible minority	41	35	13	6	4	0	0	76	11	3116
2018	Visible minority	44	31	14	7	2	1	0	76	9	436
2018	Non-visible minority	35	37	15	8	5	0	0	72	13	2352
2017	Visible minority	41	36	12	7	4	0	0	78	10	534
2017	Non-visible minority	38	36	14	8	4	0	0	74	13	2895
2014	Visible minority	28	42	18	7	4	0	0	70	11	435
2014	Non-visible minority	25	36	17	14	7	1	0	61	22	2926

Question 52. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	41	29	15	8	4	1	1	72	12	571
2020	Non-visible minority	40	27	17	8	4	3	1	70	12	2644
2019	Visible minority	39	26	18	8	5	3	1	68	14	658
2019	Non-visible minority	36	26	18	9	6	4	1	66	15	3132
2018	Visible minority	37	25	21	7	8	2	0	64	15	443
2018	Non-visible minority	31	29	20	9	6	3	1	63	16	2370
2017	Visible minority	35	24	18	8	7	6	1	64	17	532
2017	Non-visible minority	34	27	19	9	6	5	1	64	16	2899
2014	Visible minority	28	24	19	17	10	2	0	53	28	435
2014	Non-visible minority	28	27	20	11	7	5	2	59	20	2930

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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not sure (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	22	44	34	576
2020	Non-visible minority	23	45	32	2650
2019	Visible minority	31	38	31	659
2019	Non-visible minority	30	38	32	3141
2018	Visible minority	31	37	32	445
2018	Non-visible minority	29	39	32	2373
2017	Visible minority	30	34	37	534
2017	Non-visible minority	28	41	31	2898
2014	Visible minority	28	36	36	435
2014	Non-visible minority	24	44	32	2929

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
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 (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	10	36	33	4	13	4	127
2020	Non-visible minority	26	33	19	3	13	5	612
2019	Visible minority	4	23	19	8	42	5	185
2019	Non-visible minority	15	22	18	5	36	4	882
2018	Visible minority	4	21	24	5	44	3	120
2018	Non-visible minority	20	21	18	5	30	6	629
2017	Visible minority	2	19	26	4	45	5	140
2017	Non-visible minority	18	19	19	5	33	5	776
2014	Visible minority	6	22	29	23	9999	21	89
2014	Non-visible minority	23	22	28	9	9999	17	711

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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, 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).

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	11	89	574
2020	Non-visible minority	11	89	2648
2019	Visible minority	13	87	657
2019	Non-visible minority	12	88	3133
2018	Visible minority	14	86	445
2018	Non-visible minority	14	86	2373

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	61	39	67
2020	Non-visible minority	51	49	278
2019	Visible minority	53	47	88
2019	Non-visible minority	54	46	397
2018	Visible minority	61	39	65
2018	Non-visible minority	59	41	344

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	58	42	67
2020	Non-visible minority	60	40	278
2019	Visible minority	54	46	88
2019	Non-visible minority	57	43	397
2018	Visible minority	58	42	65
2018	Non-visible minority	53	47	344

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	10	90	67
2020	Non-visible minority	6	94	278
2019	Visible minority	12	88	88
2019	Non-visible minority	9	91	397
2018	Visible minority	8	92	65
2018	Non-visible minority	8	92	344

Question 56d. 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
2018	Visible minority	0	100	65
2018	Non-visible minority	0	100	344

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	8	92	88
2019	Non-visible minority	4	96	397

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	7	93	67
2020	Non-visible minority	2	98	278
2018	Visible minority	6	94	65
2018	Non-visible minority	5	95	344

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	7	93	67
2020	Non-visible minority	4	96	278
2019	Visible minority	9	91	88
2019	Non-visible minority	5	95	397
2018	Visible minority	9	91	65
2018	Non-visible minority	2	98	344

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	42	58	67
2020	Non-visible minority	39	61	278
2019	Visible minority	41	59	86
2019	Non-visible minority	35	65	396
2018	Visible minority	38	62	64
2018	Non-visible minority	43	57	344

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	50	50	67
2020	Non-visible minority	43	57	278
2019	Visible minority	34	66	86
2019	Non-visible minority	44	56	396
2018	Visible minority	49	51	64
2018	Non-visible minority	39	61	344

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	59	41	67
2020	Non-visible minority	44	56	278
2019	Visible minority	52	48	86
2019	Non-visible minority	45	55	396
2018	Visible minority	54	46	64
2018	Non-visible minority	45	55	344

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	30	70	67
2020	Non-visible minority	39	61	278
2019	Visible minority	30	70	86
2019	Non-visible minority	39	61	396
2018	Visible minority	45	55	64
2018	Non-visible minority	38	62	344

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	49	51	67
2020	Non-visible minority	32	68	278
2019	Visible minority	35	65	86
2019	Non-visible minority	35	65	396
2018	Visible minority	42	58	64
2018	Non-visible minority	32	68	344

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	53	47	67
2020	Non-visible minority	53	47	278
2019	Visible minority	41	59	86
2019	Non-visible minority	54	46	396
2018	Visible minority	49	51	64
2018	Non-visible minority	52	48	344

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	46	54	67
2020	Non-visible minority	37	63	278
2019	Visible minority	24	76	86
2019	Non-visible minority	33	67	396
2018	Visible minority	22	78	64
2018	Non-visible minority	32	68	344

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	0	100	86
2019	Non-visible minority	1	99	396
2018	Visible minority	0	100	64
2018	Non-visible minority	2	98	344

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	9	91	67
2020	Non-visible minority	10	90	278
2019	Visible minority	7	93	86
2019	Non-visible minority	12	88	396
2018	Visible minority	9	91	64
2018	Non-visible minority	9	91	344

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	56	44	67
2020	Non-visible minority	46	54	278
2019	Visible minority	63	37	86
2019	Non-visible minority	44	56	396
2018	Visible minority	51	49	64
2018	Non-visible minority	40	60	344

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	20	80	67
2020	Non-visible minority	25	75	278
2019	Visible minority	26	74	86
2019	Non-visible minority	29	71	396
2018	Visible minority	26	74	64
2018	Non-visible minority	29	71	344

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	9	91	67
2020	Non-visible minority	12	88	278
2019	Visible minority	10	90	86
2019	Non-visible minority	12	88	396
2018	Visible minority	23	77	64
2018	Non-visible minority	13	87	344

Question 58a. 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
2020	Visible minority	41	59	67
2020	Non-visible minority	53	47	278
2019	Visible minority	47	53	85
2019	Non-visible minority	55	45	392
2018	Visible minority	43	57	65
2018	Non-visible minority	54	46	344

Question 58b. 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
2020	Visible minority	20	80	67
2020	Non-visible minority	26	74	278
2019	Visible minority	36	64	85
2019	Non-visible minority	24	76	392
2018	Visible minority	22	78	65
2018	Non-visible minority	24	76	344

Question 58c. 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
2020	Visible minority	12	88	67
2020	Non-visible minority	11	89	278
2019	Visible minority	6	94	85
2019	Non-visible minority	9	91	392

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	20	80	67
2020	Non-visible minority	22	78	278
2019	Visible minority	11	89	85
2019	Non-visible minority	22	78	392

Question 58e. 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
2020	Visible minority	13	87	67
2020	Non-visible minority	8	92	278
2019	Visible minority	6	94	85
2019	Non-visible minority	9	91	392

Question 58g. 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
2020	Visible minority	7	93	67
2020	Non-visible minority	11	89	278
2019	Visible minority	16	84	85
2019	Non-visible minority	12	88	392
2018	Visible minority	12	88	65
2018	Non-visible minority	11	89	344

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	16	84	67
2020	Non-visible minority	12	88	278
2019	Visible minority	8	92	85
2019	Non-visible minority	10	90	392
2018	Visible minority	9	91	65
2018	Non-visible minority	12	88	344

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	36	64	67
2020	Non-visible minority	29	71	278
2019	Visible minority	30	70	85
2019	Non-visible minority	28	72	392
2018	Visible minority	34	66	65
2018	Non-visible minority	25	75	344

Question 59a. 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
2018	Visible minority	8	92	64
2018	Non-visible minority	5	95	326

Question 59b. 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
2018	Visible minority	22	78	64
2018	Non-visible minority	20	80	326

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	12	88	64
2018	Non-visible minority	10	90	326

Question 59f. 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
2018	Visible minority	6	94	64
2018	Non-visible minority	9	91	326

Question 59h. 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
2018	Visible minority	24	76	64
2018	Non-visible minority	11	89	326

Question 59i. 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
2018	Visible minority	11	89	64
2018	Non-visible minority	9	91	326

Question 59j. 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
2018	Visible minority	29	71	64
2018	Non-visible minority	30	70	326

Question 59k. 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
2018	Visible minority	9	91	64
2018	Non-visible minority	8	92	326

Question 59l. 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
2018	Visible minority	45	55	64
2018	Non-visible minority	49	51	326

Question 59n. 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
2018	Visible minority	42	58	64
2018	Non-visible minority	59	41	326

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	14	86	64
2018	Non-visible minority	14	86	326

Question 60. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	23	19	18	4	4	23	8	62	12	574
2020	Non-visible minority	16	19	17	9	6	27	5	51	23	2646
2019	Visible minority	21	17	17	5	5	23	11	59	15	654
2019	Non-visible minority	16	18	18	10	7	24	7	50	24	3134
2018	Visible minority	21	18	19	5	8	21	9	55	18	441
2018	Non-visible minority	15	20	20	9	9	23	4	48	24	2378
2017	Visible minority	22	17	18	3	6	25	9	58	15	534
2017	Non-visible minority	17	20	17	8	7	24	7	54	22	2899
2014	Visible minority	20	24	13	7	4	25	6	64	16	435
2014	Non-visible minority	14	19	19	6	7	28	6	51	20	2929

Question 61. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	40	27	16	4	2	10	2	75	7	576
2020	Non-visible minority	31	34	16	8	4	7	0	71	13	2641
2019	Visible minority	37	30	12	4	5	10	2	76	10	658
2019	Non-visible minority	34	33	14	7	5	6	1	72	13	3130
2018	Visible minority	35	29	15	6	3	9	1	73	11	442
2018	Non-visible minority	29	34	16	8	5	6	0	68	15	2373
2017	Visible minority	35	30	14	4	5	11	1	74	9	533
2017	Non-visible minority	31	34	15	7	5	7	1	71	13	2895
2014	Visible minority	29	30	18	4	3	16	1	71	8	434
2014	Non-visible minority	26	34	18	6	4	10	1	68	12	2929

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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 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, 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).

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	11	89	572
2020	Non-visible minority	5	95	2641
2019	Visible minority	9	91	655
2019	Non-visible minority	6	94	3135
2018	Visible minority	11	89	442
2018	Non-visible minority	6	94	2370

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	46	54	65
2020	Non-visible minority	41	59	135
2019	Visible minority	39	61	66
2019	Non-visible minority	39	61	197
2018	Visible minority	36	64	55
2018	Non-visible minority	42	58	135

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	67	33	65
2020	Non-visible minority	72	28	135
2019	Visible minority	73	27	66
2019	Non-visible minority	75	25	197
2018	Visible minority	74	26	55
2018	Non-visible minority	76	24	135

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	9	91	65
2020	Non-visible minority	5	95	135

Question 63d. 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	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	100	65
2020	Non-visible minority	100	135
2019	Visible minority	100	66
2019	Non-visible minority	100	197
2018	Visible minority	100	55
2018	Non-visible minority	100	135

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	11	89	66
2019	Non-visible minority	5	95	197
2018	Visible minority	11	89	55
2018	Non-visible minority	9	91	135

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	10	90	66
2019	Non-visible minority	3	97	197

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	12	88	65
2020	Non-visible minority	9	91	135
2019	Visible minority	9	91	66
2019	Non-visible minority	9	91	197

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	58	42	65
2020	Non-visible minority	11	89	135
2019	Visible minority	60	40	65
2019	Non-visible minority	15	85	192
2018	Visible minority	46	54	55
2018	Non-visible minority	13	87	135

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	39	61	65
2020	Non-visible minority	11	89	135
2019	Visible minority	51	49	65
2019	Non-visible minority	10	90	192
2018	Visible minority	45	55	55
2018	Non-visible minority	10	90	135

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	46	54	65
2020	Non-visible minority	6	94	135
2019	Visible minority	36	64	65
2019	Non-visible minority	7	93	192
2018	Visible minority	31	69	55
2018	Non-visible minority	6	94	135

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	14	86	65
2019	Non-visible minority	3	97	192
2018	Visible minority	14	86	55
2018	Non-visible minority	6	94	135

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	23	77	65
2020	Non-visible minority	38	62	135
2019	Visible minority	26	74	65
2019	Non-visible minority	34	66	192
2018	Visible minority	29	71	55
2018	Non-visible minority	36	64	135

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	24	76	65
2020	Non-visible minority	43	57	135
2019	Visible minority	13	87	65
2019	Non-visible minority	43	57	192
2018	Visible minority	14	86	55
2018	Non-visible minority	36	64	135

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	0	100	65
2020	Non-visible minority	6	94	135
2019	Visible minority	0	100	65
2019	Non-visible minority	5	95	192

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	7	93	65
2019	Non-visible minority	8	92	192

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	12	88	65
2020	Non-visible minority	15	85	135
2019	Visible minority	10	90	65
2019	Non-visible minority	14	86	192
2018	Visible minority	9	91	55
2018	Non-visible minority	14	86	135

Question 64k. 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
2018	Visible minority	0	100	55
2018	Non-visible minority	0	100	135

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	9	91	65
2019	Non-visible minority	12	88	192
2018	Visible minority	10	90	55
2018	Non-visible minority	17	83	135

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	0	100	65
2020	Non-visible minority	0	100	135

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	15	85	65
2020	Non-visible minority	15	85	135
2019	Visible minority	20	80	65
2019	Non-visible minority	14	86	192
2018	Visible minority	15	85	55
2018	Non-visible minority	16	84	135

Question 65a. 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
2020	Visible minority	22	78	65
2020	Non-visible minority	26	74	135
2019	Visible minority	29	71	65
2019	Non-visible minority	30	70	190
2018	Visible minority	13	87	55
2018	Non-visible minority	29	71	135

Question 65b. 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
2020	Visible minority	13	87	65
2020	Non-visible minority	12	88	135
2019	Visible minority	10	90	65
2019	Non-visible minority	15	85	190

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	11	89	65
2019	Non-visible minority	17	83	190

Question 65g. 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
2019	Visible minority	9	91	65
2019	Non-visible minority	9	91	190

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	12	88	65
2020	Non-visible minority	11	89	135
2019	Visible minority	8	92	65
2019	Non-visible minority	7	93	190
2018	Visible minority	14	86	55
2018	Non-visible minority	6	94	135

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	58	42	65
2020	Non-visible minority	53	47	135
2019	Visible minority	55	45	65
2019	Non-visible minority	47	53	190
2018	Visible minority	56	44	55
2018	Non-visible minority	54	46	135

Question 66b. 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
2018	Visible minority	13	87	54
2018	Non-visible minority	14	86	125

Question 66h. 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
2018	Visible minority	23	77	54
2018	Non-visible minority	16	84	125

Question 66i. 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
2018	Visible minority	16	84	54
2018	Non-visible minority	10	90	125

Question 66j. 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
2018	Visible minority	34	66	54
2018	Non-visible minority	28	72	125

Question 66k. 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
2018	Visible minority	8	92	54
2018	Non-visible minority	8	92	125

Question 66l. 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
2018	Visible minority	47	53	54
2018	Non-visible minority	41	59	125

Question 66n. 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
2018	Visible minority	58	42	54
2018	Non-visible minority	67	33	125

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	12	88	54
2018	Non-visible minority	18	82	125

Question 67. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	22	19	19	5	4	24	7	59	13	576
2020	Non-visible minority	18	21	19	4	3	31	5	60	10	2640
2019	Visible minority	21	15	21	3	4	24	11	56	11	657
2019	Non-visible minority	20	18	19	4	4	29	7	59	11	3137
2018	Visible minority	21	19	21	2	6	24	8	59	11	441
2018	Non-visible minority	19	19	23	4	3	27	4	56	10	2376
2017	Visible minority	21	20	17	2	4	28	8	63	9	534
2017	Non-visible minority	19	20	18	3	2	31	7	63	8	2896
2014	Visible minority	21	22	19	2	3	26	6	65	7	434
2014	Non-visible minority	16	19	20	3	2	34	6	58	9	2930

Question 68. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	39	26	17	5	3	9	1	73	8	568
2020	Non-visible minority	33	35	16	4	2	8	1	75	7	2640
2019	Visible minority	37	27	16	5	3	10	2	73	9	657
2019	Non-visible minority	38	32	14	4	3	8	1	77	7	3128
2018	Visible minority	36	28	17	4	4	11	1	72	8	440
2018	Non-visible minority	33	34	18	4	3	7	1	73	7	2375
2017	Visible minority	36	29	15	2	3	13	2	76	6	533
2017	Non-visible minority	35	35	13	3	2	10	1	80	5	2887
2014	Visible minority	31	34	17	2	1	14	1	76	4	434
2014	Non-visible minority	30	34	18	4	2	12	1	73	6	2930

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	5	17	37	14	25	2	0	22	40	39
2020	Non-visible minority	11	5	20	6	58	0	0	16	64	17

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	31	30	19	10	9	0	1	62	19	571
2020	Non-visible minority	35	29	19	9	6	0	1	65	15	2650

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	45	29	14	6	4	0	1	76	10	570
2020	Non-visible minority	35	33	18	8	5	0	0	68	14	2641
2019	Visible minority	36	27	16	8	11	0	1	65	19	652
2019	Non-visible minority	24	29	23	11	12	0	1	54	23	3138
2018	Visible minority	32	29	18	11	8	1	2	63	19	441
2018	Non-visible minority	21	28	21	14	15	0	1	49	29	2375
2017	Visible minority	29	26	18	10	11	2	4	58	23	532
2017	Non-visible minority	22	27	20	15	15	0	1	50	30	2896

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	23	32	25	11	8	1	55	20	573
2020	Non-visible minority	19	28	26	17	10	0	47	27	2646
2019	Visible minority	31	30	20	12	5	1	62	18	655
2019	Non-visible minority	24	30	25	13	7	0	54	21	3137
2018	Visible minority	24	32	23	13	7	1	57	20	440
2018	Non-visible minority	20	29	26	15	9	0	49	24	2376
2017	Visible minority	27	31	21	12	6	3	59	19	533
2017	Non-visible minority	20	32	27	13	7	1	52	20	2895

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	30	33	20	8	6	0	2	65	15	573
2020	Non-visible minority	30	32	20	11	6	0	1	62	18	2635
2019	Visible minority	39	29	16	9	4	1	2	70	13	651
2019	Non-visible minority	35	32	19	8	5	0	1	68	13	3124
2018	Visible minority	29	33	19	11	5	0	2	64	16	442
2018	Non-visible minority	28	34	22	10	5	0	1	62	15	2363
2017	Visible minority	32	30	18	9	5	1	5	66	15	533
2017	Non-visible minority	30	33	20	10	5	1	1	64	15	2885

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	25	32	20	11	9	1	3	58	21	573
2020	Non-visible minority	24	26	22	15	11	1	1	51	26	2637
2019	Visible minority	34	23	17	11	10	1	4	59	23	655
2019	Non-visible minority	29	26	21	13	10	1	1	56	23	3123
2018	Visible minority	26	24	23	14	10	1	3	52	24	444
2018	Non-visible minority	24	26	23	14	12	0	1	51	26	2359
2017	Visible minority	30	23	19	13	8	2	4	57	22	532
2017	Non-visible minority	25	27	22	14	9	1	2	54	23	2896

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	27	14	8	6	1	6	69	15	570
2020	Non-visible minority	44	26	14	8	5	0	2	73	13	2638
2019	Visible minority	50	24	13	5	3	0	5	78	8	649
2019	Non-visible minority	51	25	12	6	3	0	3	79	9	3124
2018	Visible minority	44	27	11	6	4	1	6	77	11	439
2018	Non-visible minority	47	25	13	6	4	0	4	76	11	2363
2017	Visible minority	40	27	14	5	3	2	9	76	9	533
2017	Non-visible minority	46	27	12	6	3	1	6	78	9	2891

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	32	20	12	8	0	1	60	20	574
2020	Non-visible minority	27	28	22	14	9	0	0	55	23	2642
2019	Visible minority	38	29	18	8	6	1	1	68	14	656
2019	Non-visible minority	34	32	19	9	6	0	0	66	15	3132
2018	Visible minority	31	33	19	9	7	1	0	64	17	442
2018	Non-visible minority	31	29	20	11	7	0	0	61	19	2367
2017	Visible minority	29	31	21	9	7	1	2	62	17	532
2017	Non-visible minority	29	33	22	10	6	0	0	62	16	2889

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	32	26	16	9	10	1	7	63	20	575
2020	Non-visible minority	34	25	17	10	7	0	6	63	19	2635

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	29	38	17	8	5	1	2	70	13	573
2020	Non-visible minority	33	36	20	6	4	0	1	70	10	2629
2019	Visible minority	38	30	17	7	5	2	2	71	12	654
2019	Non-visible minority	35	35	19	7	4	1	0	70	11	3132
2018	Visible minority	28	38	18	8	5	1	2	68	14	441
2018	Non-visible minority	28	34	23	9	5	0	1	63	14	2370
2017	Visible minority	29	30	20	10	6	2	3	63	17	530
2017	Non-visible minority	30	35	21	8	4	0	1	66	13	2890

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	29	39	18	7	5	1	2	70	12	571
2020	Non-visible minority	28	36	20	10	4	0	1	65	14	2631
2019	Visible minority	37	29	19	8	4	1	2	68	12	657
2019	Non-visible minority	31	33	21	9	4	0	0	65	14	3127
2018	Visible minority	28	35	22	8	4	1	2	64	13	441
2018	Non-visible minority	26	35	22	11	5	0	1	61	16	2369
2017	Visible minority	30	35	18	9	3	1	4	68	13	531
2017	Non-visible minority	28	35	22	10	4	0	1	64	14	2888

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	34	34	17	7	5	0	3	70	13	573
2020	Non-visible minority	33	34	19	9	4	0	0	68	13	2635
2019	Visible minority	40	28	16	11	4	1	1	69	15	654
2019	Non-visible minority	34	33	18	9	5	0	0	68	14	3129
2018	Visible minority	30	30	25	7	6	0	2	61	13	439
2018	Non-visible minority	29	33	21	10	6	0	0	62	16	2363
2017	Visible minority	30	29	20	10	5	2	4	62	16	531
2017	Non-visible minority	32	32	20	10	5	0	1	65	15	2887

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	37	31	14	9	6	1	2	70	16	570
2020	Non-visible minority	45	27	14	8	5	0	0	73	13	2620
2019	Visible minority	43	26	13	8	7	1	1	71	16	654
2019	Non-visible minority	47	26	14	7	5	0	0	73	13	3125

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	28	36	19	9	6	1	1	65	15	573
2020	Non-visible minority	27	33	22	11	6	0	0	60	18	2637

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	31	34	21	8	4	1	1	66	13	571
2020	Non-visible minority	30	34	21	10	5	0	0	64	15	2637
2019	Visible minority	41	30	15	8	4	1	2	73	12	652
2019	Non-visible minority	40	33	16	6	3	0	0	74	10	3118
2018	Visible minority	36	33	15	8	5	1	2	71	13	436
2018	Non-visible minority	32	33	21	10	4	0	0	65	14	2362
2017	Visible minority	30	33	21	6	3	3	4	67	10	531
2017	Non-visible minority	33	35	18	9	3	0	1	69	13	2882

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	42	32	15	6	3	0	2	76	9	566
2020	Non-visible minority	47	30	15	4	3	0	1	78	7	2626
2019	Visible minority	53	25	11	5	4	1	2	80	9	653
2019	Non-visible minority	58	24	11	4	2	0	1	82	7	3122
2018	Visible minority	55	23	10	5	4	0	3	80	9	437
2018	Non-visible minority	51	27	12	5	3	0	1	80	8	2361
2017	Visible minority	54	27	10	4	2	1	2	83	6	531
2017	Non-visible minority	56	26	12	4	2	0	1	82	6	2898

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	35	39	14	9	3	0	1	74	11	566
2020	Non-visible minority	32	39	18	7	3	0	0	72	10	2629

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	59	21	11	3	2	1	4	84	5	568
2020	Non-visible minority	70	19	5	2	1	1	3	92	3	2628
2019	Visible minority	67	14	7	4	2	1	5	87	6	652
2019	Non-visible minority	79	11	4	1	1	0	4	94	2	3124
2018	Visible minority	64	20	7	2	2	1	4	88	5	438
2018	Non-visible minority	73	15	5	2	2	0	4	92	3	2360

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	66	17	7	4	3	1	3	86	7	562
2020	Non-visible minority	79	10	4	2	2	0	2	91	5	2622
2019	Visible minority	64	16	7	5	5	1	3	84	10	656
2019	Non-visible minority	73	12	7	3	3	0	1	86	6	3122
2018	Visible minority	60	15	9	5	6	2	4	79	12	435
2018	Non-visible minority	71	14	6	3	4	1	2	87	7	2356
2017	Visible minority	60	17	7	5	5	1	5	82	10	532
2017	Non-visible minority	74	12	7	3	3	0	2	87	6	2895

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	64	22	7	3	2	0	2	88	5	565
2020	Non-visible minority	63	23	8	3	2	0	1	87	5	2624
2019	Visible minority	61	20	8	5	2	0	3	84	7	656
2019	Non-visible minority	54	27	11	4	3	0	0	82	7	3117
2018	Visible minority	52	26	12	5	2	1	2	80	7	441
2018	Non-visible minority	47	29	14	5	4	0	0	77	10	2366
2017	Visible minority	52	26	8	6	4	0	4	81	10	531
2017	Non-visible minority	50	29	12	4	3	0	1	80	8	2896

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	63	16	11	4	4	1	2	82	7	567
2020	Non-visible minority	64	19	9	4	4	0	1	83	8	2633
2019	Visible minority	62	17	8	5	5	1	3	82	10	650
2019	Non-visible minority	61	20	10	4	4	0	0	82	9	3112
2018	Visible minority	52	25	7	7	7	0	2	79	14	440
2018	Non-visible minority	54	23	11	6	5	0	0	78	11	2355
2017	Visible minority	54	21	8	5	7	1	3	79	12	532
2017	Non-visible minority	59	21	9	5	4	0	1	81	9	2899

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	61	14	5	1	1	0	17	92	2	566
2020	Non-visible minority	62	14	5	2	1	0	16	90	3	2636
2019	Visible minority	62	12	5	2	2	0	16	88	5	645
2019	Non-visible minority	60	14	5	2	1	0	18	91	3	3102
2018	Visible minority	56	13	6	3	1	0	20	88	5	438
2018	Non-visible minority	53	14	7	2	1	0	23	87	4	2355
2017	Visible minority	55	15	5	2	2	1	19	88	5	528
2017	Non-visible minority	55	14	6	2	1	0	21	88	4	2888

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	73	14	5	1	1	1	5	93	2	574
2020	Non-visible minority	74	16	5	1	1	0	3	93	2	2647
2019	Visible minority	73	12	4	2	1	1	7	92	4	654
2019	Non-visible minority	75	15	4	1	1	0	3	94	2	3112
2018	Visible minority	68	14	5	3	1	1	8	91	4	440
2018	Non-visible minority	70	17	5	1	1	0	5	92	2	2361
2017	Visible minority	68	14	4	1	1	1	11	93	3	527
2017	Non-visible minority	71	17	4	1	1	0	6	93	2	2879

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	57	20	11	5	4	1	2	79	9	573
2020	Non-visible minority	67	18	8	3	3	0	1	86	6	2641
2019	Visible minority	65	12	7	5	7	1	5	81	12	654
2019	Non-visible minority	71	15	6	3	3	0	2	87	6	3121
2018	Visible minority	60	20	6	3	5	1	5	85	9	442
2018	Non-visible minority	67	17	7	4	4	0	2	86	7	2364
2017	Visible minority	53	19	8	5	7	2	6	78	13	531
2017	Non-visible minority	63	20	7	4	3	0	2	86	7	2896

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	49	29	12	5	2	0	3	80	7	575
2020	Non-visible minority	43	32	15	6	3	0	1	76	9	2647
2019	Visible minority	56	26	8	4	2	1	4	85	6	651
2019	Non-visible minority	52	28	13	3	2	0	1	82	5	3112
2018	Visible minority	50	30	10	4	2	0	2	83	7	440
2018	Non-visible minority	46	32	14	4	2	0	1	79	6	2364
2017	Visible minority	47	29	11	5	2	1	5	81	7	529
2017	Non-visible minority	49	32	12	4	2	0	1	82	6	2894

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	22	39	25	10	4	0	0	61	14	574
2020	Non-visible minority	25	42	23	7	3	0	0	67	10	2651

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	17	37	33	9	4	0	53	13	574
2020	Non-visible minority	12	35	35	14	4	0	47	17	2646
2019	Visible minority	24	35	28	11	2	0	59	13	658
2019	Non-visible minority	19	37	30	10	3	0	56	13	3141
2018	Visible minority	20	33	34	9	4	0	53	13	444
2018	Non-visible minority	15	34	33	13	4	0	49	18	2376
2017	Visible minority	17	35	33	10	4	1	52	15	535
2017	Non-visible minority	13	35	36	13	4	0	47	16	2896

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	5	18	42	26	8	0	34	23	571
2020	Non-visible minority	10	20	38	23	9	0	32	29	2639
2019	Visible minority	7	15	39	25	13	1	39	22	651
2019	Non-visible minority	7	18	37	25	13	0	38	24	3124
2018	Visible minority	4	15	43	30	8	0	38	19	441
2018	Non-visible minority	8	18	39	22	12	0	35	26	2356
2017	Visible minority	7	14	40	28	10	1	38	21	533
2017	Non-visible minority	7	17	40	24	12	0	36	24	2890

Question 74. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	45	42	10	2	0	1	88	2	571
2020	Non-visible minority	42	43	10	4	1	1	85	5	2644
2019	Visible minority	37	40	12	5	2	4	81	7	656
2019	Non-visible minority	33	44	13	6	3	2	78	8	3127
2018	Visible minority	34	39	14	6	2	4	76	8	442
2018	Non-visible minority	30	45	13	7	3	2	77	10	2366
2017	Visible minority	27	42	15	6	5	6	73	11	533
2017	Non-visible minority	25	45	14	8	4	3	73	12	2896

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	40	38	11	5	2	3	0	81	8	572
2020	Non-visible minority	36	36	14	9	3	2	0	73	12	2634

Question 76. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	39	28	16	9	5	1	2	69	14	573
2020	Non-visible minority	38	30	12	12	8	1	0	68	20	2639

Question 77. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	46	28	13	4	2	4	3	80	6	570
2020	Non-visible minority	48	29	13	4	3	2	0	79	7	2636

Question 78. 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 acts.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	36	17	5	3	1	0	75	8	574
2020	Non-visible minority	32	36	16	9	5	1	0	69	14	2648
2019	Visible minority	34	36	15	8	4	2	1	73	12	658
2019	Non-visible minority	26	38	17	11	6	1	0	65	18	3137
2018	Visible minority	31	39	16	5	6	3	0	72	11	445
2018	Non-visible minority	22	38	19	12	7	1	0	61	20	2376
2017	Visible minority	25	38	18	8	6	4	0	66	15	535
2017	Non-visible minority	19	41	17	13	7	1	0	62	21	2897

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	51	38	7	2	2	0	0	89	4	575
2020	Non-visible minority	38	42	9	8	2	1	0	81	10	2652

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	50	34	9	6	1	0	0	84	7	569
2020	Non-visible minority	37	39	11	9	3	1	0	77	11	2634

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	45	35	13	4	1	1	2	82	5	571
2020	Non-visible minority	33	37	18	8	2	1	1	71	11	2627

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	53	31	10	4	1	0	1	85	5	574
2020	Non-visible minority	45	36	10	4	2	1	1	83	6	2640

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	71	20	4	0	0	3	2	95	1	574
2020	Non-visible minority	66	17	5	1	0	8	3	94	1	2644

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	55	33	7	2	1	1	1	90	3	574
2020	Non-visible minority	54	35	7	3	1	1	0	89	3	2634

Question 81. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	50	27	11	6	3	1	1	80	9	571
2020	Non-visible minority	50	32	7	7	4	1	0	82	11	2642

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	58	30	7	2	1	1	0	90	3	573
2020	Non-visible minority	56	30	7	4	2	1	0	87	6	2641

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	28	39	15	10	1	2	6	72	12	174
2020	Non-visible minority	21	46	14	13	4	2	1	68	17	868
2019	Visible minority	20	36	18	10	3	5	9	64	15	167
2019	Non-visible minority	17	47	17	12	4	2	1	66	16	934

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	95	5	174
2020	Non-visible minority	91	9	869

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	28	36	21	11	4	1	1	65	14	167
2020	Non-visible minority	20	34	19	17	8	1	0	55	26	812

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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 work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	18	82	567
2020	Non-visible minority	7	93	2633

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	15	85	568
2020	Non-visible minority	11	89	2639
2019	Visible minority	14	86	657
2019	Non-visible minority	13	87	3133
2017	Visible minority	16	84	534
2017	Non-visible minority	14	86	2892
2014	Visible minority	13	87	434
2014	Non-visible minority	13	87	2923

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?
A 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.

A 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
2020	Visible minority	27	73	89
2020	Non-visible minority	51	49	298

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	82	18	88
2020	Non-visible minority	82	18	298
2019	Visible minority	81	19	96
2019	Non-visible minority	78	22	416
2017	Visible minority	80	20	95
2017	Non-visible minority	77	23	423
2014	Visible minority	74	26	65
2014	Non-visible minority	75	25	360

Question 91. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	53	27	11	5	3	0	1	81	8	72
2020	Non-visible minority	47	38	6	4	4	0	1	86	8	243
2019	Visible minority	42	39	5	8	3	2	0	83	11	76
2019	Non-visible minority	53	29	6	7	3	0	1	83	10	335
2017	Visible minority	43	40	7	7	1	0	1	84	8	77
2017	Non-visible minority	51	33	3	7	5	1	1	85	12	335
2014	Visible minority	48	42	4	4	2	0	0	90	6	48
2014	Non-visible minority	51	33	6	7	3	0	0	84	10	283

Question 92. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	45	30	13	4	2	3	5	81	6	574
2020	Non-visible minority	48	32	9	4	2	3	3	84	7	2648

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Compensation

Question 93. 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 (%)	Not sure (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	16	56	27	2	78	22	576
2020	Non-visible minority	24	56	19	1	70	30	2652

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	49	51	94
2020	Non-visible minority	42	58	632

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	18	23	22	14	12	4	7	46	29	94
2020	Non-visible minority	14	23	17	19	20	2	6	40	42	632

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. 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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	12	24	22	20	18	1	2	37	40	94
2020	Non-visible minority	8	18	17	23	29	1	4	28	54	631

Question 97. 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 organization or the federal public service?
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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	51	18	7	3	2	5	14	85	6	575
2020	Non-visible minority	49	19	11	5	4	2	10	76	11	2648
2019	Visible minority	48	18	8	5	5	3	12	78	12	651
2019	Non-visible minority	46	19	12	7	7	1	7	71	16	3088
2018	Visible minority	48	17	11	6	3	5	10	76	11	444
2018	Non-visible minority	45	17	12	9	8	1	8	68	19	2371

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by Question 120. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Question 38. 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.

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 43a. 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

Question 43b. 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 learning opportunities

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack