2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 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.

Survey Themes

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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 41 41 4 10 3 0 0 82 13 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 37 45 4 11 3 0 0 82 14 3786

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 78 17 2 1 1 0 0 96 2 1727
2020 Non-visible minority 78 15 3 2 1 1 0 94 3 3767
2017 Visible minority 73 21 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 71 20 3 3 1 1 0 92 4 3365
2014 Visible minority 74 19 3 2 1 0 0 94 3 1132
2014 Non-visible minority 73 20 2 2 1 0 1 94 3 3628

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 38 36 10 11 4 0 1 75 15 1727
2020 Non-visible minority 41 36 9 10 3 0 1 77 13 3776
2019 Visible minority 46 35 7 8 4 0 0 80 12 1497
2019 Non-visible minority 47 33 7 9 4 0 0 80 13 3805
2017 Visible minority 44 33 8 9 5 0 0 78 15 1234
2017 Non-visible minority 42 37 7 10 5 0 0 78 14 3363
2014 Visible minority 47 34 6 8 5 0 0 81 13 1132
2014 Non-visible minority 47 35 6 9 4 0 0 82 12 3631

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 36 38 11 11 4 0 0 75 14 1724
2020 Non-visible minority 37 40 10 9 3 0 0 77 13 3755
2019 Visible minority 31 39 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 1497
2019 Non-visible minority 33 40 11 11 5 0 0 73 16 3789
2018 Visible minority 30 41 11 13 5 0 1 71 18 1151
2018 Non-visible minority 29 46 8 12 4 0 0 76 16 3015
2017 Visible minority 30 38 13 12 8 0 0 68 20 1235
2017 Non-visible minority 29 40 10 14 6 0 0 69 20 3369
2014 Visible minority 30 38 12 13 7 0 1 68 20 1132
2014 Non-visible minority 30 39 10 15 6 0 0 69 21 3628

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 42 36 10 8 3 0 1 79 11 1710
2020 Non-visible minority 48 34 8 7 2 0 1 83 9 3751
2019 Visible minority 40 38 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 1489
2019 Non-visible minority 52 32 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 3773
2017 Visible minority 41 38 9 7 3 0 0 80 11 1230
2017 Non-visible minority 48 37 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 3354
2014 Visible minority 40 39 9 7 3 1 0 80 11 1131
2014 Non-visible minority 47 36 8 6 2 0 0 83 8 3627

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 31 12 9 5 0 0 73 15 1718
2020 Non-visible minority 45 30 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 3773
2019 Visible minority 41 30 12 9 7 1 0 71 16 1502
2019 Non-visible minority 47 30 9 8 4 0 0 78 12 3805
2018 Visible minority 37 32 14 9 6 1 1 70 15 1150
2018 Non-visible minority 46 31 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 3006
2017 Visible minority 40 33 12 8 6 1 0 74 14 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 44 31 11 8 5 0 1 76 13 3363
2014 Visible minority 36 35 14 8 6 1 1 72 14 1132
2014 Non-visible minority 40 33 12 8 5 1 1 75 13 3626

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 40 37 12 7 3 0 0 77 10 1731
2020 Non-visible minority 43 37 11 6 3 0 0 79 9 3783
2019 Visible minority 38 39 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 1503
2019 Non-visible minority 42 38 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 3808
2018 Visible minority 34 40 12 7 7 0 0 74 14 1143
2018 Non-visible minority 37 42 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2997
2017 Visible minority 37 43 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 36 45 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 3367
2014 Visible minority 33 42 12 7 5 0 0 75 13 1131
2014 Non-visible minority 33 43 11 8 4 0 0 76 12 3629

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 35 34 15 8 8 0 0 69 16 1733
2020 Non-visible minority 37 36 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 3783
2019 Visible minority 31 34 15 10 9 1 0 65 19 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 33 37 14 11 5 0 0 71 16 3797
2018 Visible minority 27 31 17 13 12 0 0 58 25 1150
2018 Non-visible minority 31 36 15 11 6 0 0 67 17 2995
2017 Visible minority 27 36 15 11 10 0 1 64 21 1232
2017 Non-visible minority 29 38 15 11 6 0 0 67 18 3368
2014 Visible minority 25 34 18 13 9 1 0 59 23 1131
2014 Non-visible minority 27 36 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 3628

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 41 39 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 1726
2020 Non-visible minority 40 39 10 8 3 0 0 80 11 3764
2019 Visible minority 41 39 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1489
2019 Non-visible minority 40 41 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 3783
2018 Visible minority 36 38 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 1151
2018 Non-visible minority 36 41 11 9 3 0 0 76 13 3001
2017 Visible minority 38 41 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 36 42 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 3367

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 55 34 6 3 2 0 0 89 5 1724
2020 Non-visible minority 53 35 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 3759
2019 Visible minority 51 34 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1490
2019 Non-visible minority 51 36 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 3783
2018 Visible minority 52 34 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 1149
2018 Non-visible minority 50 38 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 3002
2017 Visible minority 51 36 6 3 3 1 0 88 6 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 48 38 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 3364
2014 Visible minority 49 36 8 4 2 1 0 86 6 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 45 39 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3628

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 37 33 15 8 7 0 0 70 15 1729
2020 Non-visible minority 39 36 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 3767
2019 Visible minority 35 31 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 1494
2019 Non-visible minority 38 35 14 9 5 0 0 73 14 3793
2018 Visible minority 30 32 16 11 11 0 0 63 21 1141
2018 Non-visible minority 35 37 12 10 6 0 0 72 16 2997
2017 Visible minority 30 36 15 10 8 1 0 66 18 1233
2017 Non-visible minority 33 38 13 10 7 0 0 70 16 3366

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 57 28 10 2 2 0 0 86 5 1718
2020 Non-visible minority 56 31 9 3 1 0 0 87 4 3747
2019 Visible minority 57 28 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 1480
2019 Non-visible minority 57 30 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 3778
2018 Visible minority 52 31 9 4 3 0 0 84 8 1138
2018 Non-visible minority 52 35 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 2984
2017 Visible minority 59 29 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 1230
2017 Non-visible minority 54 34 8 2 1 0 0 88 4 3358
2014 Visible minority 63 25 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 61 29 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 3629

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 34 36 15 9 6 0 1 70 15 1727
2020 Non-visible minority 36 38 14 8 4 0 0 74 13 3755
2019 Visible minority 32 35 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 1492
2019 Non-visible minority 35 37 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 3785
2018 Visible minority 28 33 17 12 10 0 0 61 22 1141
2018 Non-visible minority 33 37 14 10 6 0 0 70 16 2990
2017 Visible minority 30 37 15 10 7 1 1 68 17 1227
2017 Non-visible minority 33 38 13 10 6 0 0 72 16 3356
2014 Visible minority 25 41 16 11 7 1 1 66 18 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 27 41 13 12 6 0 1 69 18 3628

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 37 33 16 8 5 0 0 71 13 1728
2020 Non-visible minority 41 33 14 7 4 0 0 75 11 3768
2019 Visible minority 35 32 16 8 7 1 1 68 15 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 40 34 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 3794
2018 Visible minority 30 33 19 10 9 0 0 63 18 1143
2018 Non-visible minority 39 33 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 2987
2017 Visible minority 32 36 17 9 6 0 0 68 15 1229
2017 Non-visible minority 38 35 13 9 5 0 0 73 13 3359
2014 Visible minority 30 37 17 8 7 0 0 68 15 1131
2014 Non-visible minority 33 36 14 9 6 0 1 70 15 3629

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 38 37 13 6 4 0 0 76 11 1721
2020 Non-visible minority 39 40 12 7 3 0 0 79 10 3760
2019 Visible minority 35 39 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 1486
2019 Non-visible minority 38 40 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 3764
2018 Visible minority 32 35 17 8 7 0 0 68 15 1138
2018 Non-visible minority 36 36 14 9 4 0 0 72 13 2985
2017 Visible minority 34 38 15 8 5 0 0 72 14 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 37 38 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 3357
2014 Visible minority 32 39 15 8 5 0 0 72 13 1131
2014 Non-visible minority 34 39 12 9 5 0 0 73 14 3630

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 48 36 10 4 3 0 0 84 6 1727
2020 Non-visible minority 50 34 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3782
2019 Visible minority 47 34 11 4 4 0 0 82 8 1504
2019 Non-visible minority 49 34 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 3812
2018 Visible minority 42 36 12 5 5 0 0 78 10 1148
2018 Non-visible minority 45 37 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 3001
2017 Visible minority 45 37 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 1226
2017 Non-visible minority 43 39 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 3354
2014 Visible minority 44 36 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 44 36 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 3628

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 39 33 16 6 5 0 0 73 11 1722
2020 Non-visible minority 38 30 17 8 6 0 1 69 14 3771
2019 Visible minority 45 31 16 5 2 0 0 77 8 1494
2019 Non-visible minority 43 29 16 7 4 0 1 73 11 3777
2018 Visible minority 45 33 13 6 3 0 1 79 9 1155
2018 Non-visible minority 41 31 16 8 4 0 1 72 12 3017
2017 Visible minority 43 36 13 4 2 0 1 81 6 1235
2017 Non-visible minority 39 35 15 7 3 0 1 75 10 3370
2014 Visible minority 36 38 17 5 4 1 0 74 9 1132
2014 Non-visible minority 37 32 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 3629

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 13 23 30 20 10 1 2 31 38 1727
2020 Non-visible minority 11 24 35 19 10 1 1 30 35 3776
2019 Visible minority 12 25 30 20 9 1 3 30 38 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 10 23 34 20 11 1 1 32 33 3800
2018 Visible minority 13 25 29 19 10 1 2 30 39 1144
2018 Non-visible minority 10 26 35 17 9 1 1 27 37 3004
2017 Visible minority 14 22 31 16 9 1 6 28 38 1215
2017 Non-visible minority 10 26 36 16 9 0 3 26 37 3358
2014 Visible minority 13 27 33 14 7 2 5 22 43 1130
2014 Non-visible minority 10 27 36 16 8 1 2 25 38 3620

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 8 13 24 28 20 4 3 52 23 1713
2020 Non-visible minority 7 13 26 31 21 2 1 54 20 3767
2019 Visible minority 11 16 23 25 17 4 5 46 29 1492
2019 Non-visible minority 7 16 27 27 20 1 2 48 24 3787
2018 Visible minority 13 18 24 21 17 4 3 41 33 1139
2018 Non-visible minority 8 17 29 25 16 2 2 43 27 2995
2017 Visible minority 10 16 26 18 16 5 9 40 30 1212
2017 Non-visible minority 9 17 28 23 17 2 4 43 28 3343
2014 Visible minority 14 17 27 19 12 4 6 35 35 1125
2014 Non-visible minority 10 19 30 22 14 3 3 38 30 3618

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 9 16 29 23 13 5 4 40 28 1719
2020 Non-visible minority 8 18 32 22 14 2 3 38 28 3768
2019 Visible minority 10 19 28 19 13 5 6 35 33 1495
2019 Non-visible minority 10 19 31 21 15 2 3 38 30 3784
2018 Visible minority 12 19 28 17 13 5 6 35 34 1137
2018 Non-visible minority 10 20 31 21 11 2 4 35 32 2996
2017 Visible minority 11 17 27 17 12 5 11 34 34 1214
2017 Non-visible minority 11 19 30 19 13 2 5 34 33 3351
2014 Visible minority 13 17 30 17 10 4 8 31 35 1123
2014 Non-visible minority 12 20 29 19 11 3 6 33 35 3617

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 9 14 25 24 21 2 4 49 24 1709
2020 Non-visible minority 10 16 29 26 17 1 2 44 26 3764
2019 Visible minority 8 13 29 26 18 2 6 47 22 1486
2019 Non-visible minority 7 15 29 25 20 1 2 46 23 3780
2018 Visible minority 9 13 29 25 16 3 5 45 24 1136
2018 Non-visible minority 8 16 33 25 15 1 3 41 25 2993
2017 Visible minority 8 14 28 22 16 3 9 43 24 1214
2017 Non-visible minority 8 17 31 23 16 1 4 41 26 3343
2014 Visible minority 11 13 30 24 13 2 6 41 26 1122
2014 Non-visible minority 9 17 31 23 14 1 5 39 28 3609

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 11 17 24 23 19 1 4 45 30 1715
2020 Non-visible minority 11 19 27 22 18 1 2 41 31 3772
2019 Visible minority 12 18 25 21 18 2 5 42 31 1491
2019 Non-visible minority 12 18 25 22 19 1 3 43 31 3785
2018 Visible minority 14 19 26 20 16 2 4 38 35 1138
2018 Non-visible minority 13 21 28 21 13 2 3 36 35 2997
2017 Visible minority 13 18 25 18 15 3 9 38 34 1213
2017 Non-visible minority 13 21 27 18 15 2 5 35 37 3351
2014 Visible minority 15 21 26 16 12 2 6 31 40 1128
2014 Non-visible minority 15 22 27 17 13 2 4 33 39 3617

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 10 13 23 24 18 7 5 49 25 1722
2020 Non-visible minority 7 14 26 28 20 3 3 50 22 3756
2019 Visible minority 14 17 25 19 14 6 5 37 35 1489
2019 Non-visible minority 11 18 26 22 17 3 3 42 31 3785
2018 Visible minority 16 18 25 17 13 6 4 34 39 1138
2018 Non-visible minority 12 20 28 22 13 2 2 37 33 2985
2017 Visible minority 14 18 24 17 12 6 8 34 38 1216
2017 Non-visible minority 11 21 28 19 13 2 5 34 35 3356
2014 Visible minority 18 17 24 18 12 5 6 33 39 1129
2014 Non-visible minority 12 20 26 21 13 3 5 37 35 3616

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 8 16 28 23 17 4 5 44 26 1720
2020 Non-visible minority 9 18 31 23 15 2 2 40 28 3758
2019 Visible minority 9 15 29 21 15 4 5 40 27 1496
2019 Non-visible minority 9 17 32 21 16 2 2 39 27 3775
2018 Visible minority 11 17 28 20 15 4 5 39 31 1146
2018 Non-visible minority 10 20 35 19 12 2 2 33 31 3002
2017 Visible minority 11 15 28 19 13 5 9 37 30 1216
2017 Non-visible minority 10 19 34 18 13 2 4 32 31 3351
2014 Visible minority 13 18 30 19 10 4 7 32 34 1127
2014 Non-visible minority 11 21 33 18 12 3 4 31 34 3615

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 7 19 33 22 17 1 2 40 27 1722
2020 Non-visible minority 8 23 37 21 10 0 1 31 31 3778
2019 Visible minority 9 14 29 24 17 2 4 44 25 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 8 18 35 23 15 1 1 38 26 3788
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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 29 28 19 6 6 7 5 65 14 1725
2020 Non-visible minority 33 28 18 6 3 7 5 69 11 3776
2019 Visible minority 31 27 17 8 8 7 3 64 17 1501
2019 Non-visible minority 35 30 15 8 5 5 3 70 13 3793
2018 Visible minority 22 31 19 8 9 8 4 60 19 1150
2018 Non-visible minority 26 34 18 8 5 5 3 66 14 2994
2017 Visible minority 30 30 15 7 8 6 4 67 16 1234
2017 Non-visible minority 31 32 15 9 6 4 4 69 15 3368
2014 Visible minority 36 26 14 9 6 5 4 69 16 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 35 32 13 7 5 5 4 72 13 3629

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 49 29 9 6 6 1 0 79 12 1717
2020 Non-visible minority 56 26 8 6 3 1 0 83 9 3773
2019 Visible minority 48 27 10 7 7 1 0 75 15 1502
2019 Non-visible minority 54 27 8 7 4 1 0 82 10 3798
2018 Visible minority 42 30 10 8 10 1 0 72 17 1145
2018 Non-visible minority 49 30 8 7 5 1 0 80 12 2993
2017 Visible minority 46 29 9 7 8 1 0 77 14 1234
2017 Non-visible minority 50 29 8 8 5 1 0 79 13 3369
2014 Visible minority 48 29 9 6 6 1 0 78 13 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 52 29 7 8 4 1 0 81 12 3626

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 57 29 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 1713
2020 Non-visible minority 62 27 5 3 1 0 0 90 5 3759
2019 Visible minority 51 33 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 57 31 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 3794
2018 Visible minority 50 33 7 5 4 1 0 83 10 1147
2018 Non-visible minority 54 34 5 5 1 0 0 88 7 2987
2017 Visible minority 49 33 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 1234
2017 Non-visible minority 50 35 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 3362
2014 Visible minority 48 36 8 5 3 1 0 84 8 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 50 36 6 5 2 0 0 86 7 3622

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 33 13 4 3 2 1 81 6 1709
2020 Non-visible minority 52 32 10 3 1 1 1 85 4 3750
2019 Visible minority 44 32 13 5 3 2 1 78 8 1504
2019 Non-visible minority 49 34 10 3 2 1 0 84 5 3806
2018 Visible minority 39 35 13 6 4 3 1 77 10 1146
2018 Non-visible minority 45 36 11 4 2 2 0 83 6 2993

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 38 23 16 7 8 6 2 67 17 1724
2020 Non-visible minority 53 23 10 3 2 5 3 83 6 3783
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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 43 24 16 5 4 2 6 73 10 1727
2020 Non-visible minority 50 25 14 4 2 1 5 79 6 3774
2019 Visible minority 43 25 16 4 5 1 5 73 10 1503
2019 Non-visible minority 50 23 15 4 3 1 4 77 7 3806

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 48 31 10 6 5 0 1 80 11 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 49 29 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 3775
2019 Visible minority 45 30 12 6 5 0 1 77 11 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 46 31 11 8 3 0 0 77 11 3807
2018 Visible minority 39 35 12 6 7 1 0 75 13 1139
2018 Non-visible minority 42 34 12 8 4 0 0 77 12 2980
2017 Visible minority 42 34 12 7 5 1 0 77 11 1236
2017 Non-visible minority 43 34 10 8 5 0 1 77 12 3371
2014 Visible minority 42 35 11 6 5 1 1 77 11 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 42 35 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 3629

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 49 24 14 5 6 2 1 75 11 1725
2020 Non-visible minority 54 24 11 5 3 2 2 80 8 3772

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 49 29 11 5 4 1 1 80 10 1728
2020 Non-visible minority 53 27 9 6 3 1 1 82 9 3784
2019 Visible minority 51 29 10 5 4 1 1 81 9 1496
2019 Non-visible minority 51 29 10 6 3 1 0 81 10 3794
2018 Visible minority 46 30 11 6 6 1 1 77 12 1134
2018 Non-visible minority 49 30 10 7 4 1 0 80 11 2976
2017 Visible minority 46 33 8 7 4 0 1 80 12 1232
2017 Non-visible minority 47 34 7 7 4 1 0 81 11 3369
2014 Visible minority 45 34 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 47 32 9 7 4 1 0 80 11 3630

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 36 64 1734
2020 Non-visible minority 35 65 3784

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 45 18 11 3 4 6 12 77 9 1732
2020 Non-visible minority 49 16 9 3 2 6 15 81 7 3780

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 55 26 9 5 4 0 1 82 9 1733
2020 Non-visible minority 59 24 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 3783
2019 Visible minority 51 28 10 5 5 0 0 80 10 1505
2019 Non-visible minority 58 25 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 3812
2018 Visible minority 45 28 13 6 7 1 0 74 13 1138
2018 Non-visible minority 52 27 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 2976
2017 Visible minority 50 28 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 1235
2017 Non-visible minority 54 27 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 3362
2014 Visible minority 49 29 12 5 5 1 0 78 10 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 53 29 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 3628
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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 28 14 5 5 9 1 73 11 1732
2020 Non-visible minority 41 30 11 6 3 8 0 78 10 3784
2019 Visible minority 35 29 16 6 6 7 0 69 14 1505
2019 Non-visible minority 36 32 14 7 4 7 0 73 12 3806
2018 Visible minority 32 27 16 8 8 8 1 65 17 1144
2018 Non-visible minority 34 31 15 7 6 7 0 70 14 2994
2017 Visible minority 32 31 13 7 7 9 1 69 16 1235
2017 Non-visible minority 33 32 15 9 4 6 0 70 14 3370
2014 Visible minority 31 32 15 7 5 10 1 70 13 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 34 33 14 7 4 8 0 73 12 3622

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 38 30 15 6 6 4 0 70 13 1724
2020 Non-visible minority 39 32 13 8 5 3 0 73 13 3775
2019 Visible minority 34 29 17 10 8 3 0 65 18 1503
2019 Non-visible minority 33 33 15 10 5 3 0 69 15 3798
2018 Visible minority 30 26 18 11 9 4 1 59 21 1141
2018 Non-visible minority 31 33 16 10 7 3 0 66 17 2987
2017 Visible minority 31 30 16 9 9 3 1 64 19 1234
2017 Non-visible minority 30 34 17 10 6 3 0 66 17 3368
2014 Visible minority 29 30 20 9 6 5 0 63 16 1132
2014 Non-visible minority 31 33 16 10 6 4 0 67 16 3626

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 29 19 10 6 7 0 63 16 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 29 33 17 10 5 5 0 65 16 3768
2019 Visible minority 27 27 21 12 8 6 0 57 21 1502
2019 Non-visible minority 24 33 19 12 6 6 0 60 19 3793
2018 Visible minority 22 26 21 14 9 8 1 52 24 1140
2018 Non-visible minority 22 33 18 13 7 6 0 58 22 2989
2017 Visible minority 23 30 19 11 9 7 1 58 22 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 22 33 19 13 6 6 0 59 21 3363
2014 Visible minority 22 29 21 12 7 8 1 56 21 1131
2014 Non-visible minority 21 32 19 14 7 7 1 57 23 3626

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 30 34 15 11 7 3 0 66 19 1733
2020 Non-visible minority 27 35 16 14 7 2 0 63 21 3778
2019 Visible minority 27 29 18 12 10 3 0 58 23 1503
2019 Non-visible minority 22 33 17 16 8 3 0 57 25 3803
2018 Visible minority 23 29 19 14 11 4 0 55 26 1143
2018 Non-visible minority 21 33 17 16 10 3 0 55 27 2992
2017 Visible minority 24 33 16 12 10 4 1 60 24 1234
2017 Non-visible minority 21 33 18 15 9 4 0 56 25 3364
2014 Visible minority 23 33 19 13 9 4 0 58 22 1131
2014 Non-visible minority 21 33 18 16 9 4 0 56 25 3619

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 51 24 12 4 2 6 1 81 6 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 43 24 15 5 3 9 2 75 9 3783
2019 Visible minority 51 23 11 4 4 6 1 80 9 1502
2019 Non-visible minority 44 21 14 5 3 10 2 74 9 3811
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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 37 40 13 6 2 1 0 78 9 1733
2020 Non-visible minority 33 44 13 6 2 1 0 78 8 3775
2019 Visible minority 33 42 15 7 3 1 0 76 9 1502
2019 Non-visible minority 32 45 14 7 2 1 0 77 9 3803
2018 Visible minority 30 41 17 6 4 1 0 72 10 1144
2018 Non-visible minority 29 45 14 7 3 1 0 75 10 2994
2017 Visible minority 34 39 14 8 4 1 0 74 12 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 30 43 14 8 3 1 0 74 11 3362
2014 Visible minority 34 38 15 8 4 2 0 73 12 1130
2014 Non-visible minority 29 43 15 8 3 1 0 73 11 3629

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 27 37 17 11 5 2 0 66 17 1720
2020 Non-visible minority 24 40 18 12 4 2 0 65 17 3769
2019 Visible minority 23 34 20 13 7 2 0 59 20 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 20 37 19 16 6 2 0 59 22 3787

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 35 35 12 8 5 4 1 73 14 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 40 36 11 7 3 2 1 79 10 3774
2019 Visible minority 34 34 14 8 5 3 1 71 14 1498
2019 Non-visible minority 39 36 11 8 3 2 1 77 11 3807
2018 Visible minority 34 36 11 7 7 3 1 74 14 1149
2018 Non-visible minority 40 37 10 6 4 2 1 79 10 2999
2017 Visible minority 40 35 11 6 5 3 1 77 11 1229
2017 Non-visible minority 43 36 9 6 4 2 1 81 10 3357
2014 Visible minority 40 36 10 6 3 2 1 79 10 1130
2014 Non-visible minority 43 37 8 6 3 2 1 82 9 3628

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 38 36 15 6 3 2 0 76 9 1723
2020 Non-visible minority 43 36 14 4 2 1 0 80 6 3770
2019 Visible minority 36 34 18 6 5 2 0 71 11 1495
2019 Non-visible minority 37 36 17 5 2 1 0 75 8 3794
2018 Visible minority 34 34 18 7 4 2 0 70 12 1145
2018 Non-visible minority 36 38 16 5 3 1 0 75 9 2989

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 24 22 20 11 11 10 2 52 25 1718
2020 Non-visible minority 26 24 18 12 7 11 2 58 22 3768
2019 Visible minority 21 23 21 11 12 10 2 50 27 1495
2019 Non-visible minority 25 22 19 14 8 10 3 53 25 3801
2018 Visible minority 19 22 20 12 15 10 2 47 30 1139
2018 Non-visible minority 21 25 19 13 11 9 2 52 26 2999
2017 Visible minority 19 24 16 12 14 12 4 50 31 1233
2017 Non-visible minority 20 24 17 14 12 9 3 51 30 3362
2014 Visible minority 18 23 18 13 16 10 3 47 33 1130
2014 Non-visible minority 20 23 17 15 12 10 3 49 31 3626

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 28 31 18 12 9 3 0 60 22 1721
2020 Non-visible minority 29 35 17 12 5 2 0 65 17 3777
2019 Visible minority 25 32 17 11 12 2 0 59 24 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 28 35 17 11 7 2 0 64 19 3797
2018 Visible minority 21 29 20 13 13 3 0 52 27 1144
2018 Non-visible minority 25 35 16 13 8 2 0 61 22 2997
2017 Visible minority 25 28 18 12 12 4 1 56 25 1232
2017 Non-visible minority 26 34 17 12 8 2 0 62 20 3366
2014 Visible minority 22 29 18 15 13 4 0 53 29 1130
2014 Non-visible minority 22 33 18 14 10 4 1 57 24 3628

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 26 28 16 13 12 3 1 57 26 1732
2020 Non-visible minority 28 32 14 13 8 2 2 63 23 3784
2019 Visible minority 25 29 16 12 15 3 1 55 28 1503
2019 Non-visible minority 27 32 15 12 10 2 2 62 23 3812
2018 Visible minority 22 25 16 15 18 4 1 49 34 1145
2018 Non-visible minority 26 31 15 13 12 2 1 58 26 2996
2017 Visible minority 23 24 15 15 17 4 1 51 34 1226
2017 Non-visible minority 24 30 15 15 12 2 2 56 29 3364
2014 Visible minority 21 22 15 15 22 4 1 45 39 1130
2014 Non-visible minority 19 26 15 17 18 3 3 48 37 3628

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 46 24 16 6 4 1 4 73 10 1729
2020 Non-visible minority 50 23 13 6 4 1 3 76 11 3788
2019 Visible minority 48 23 15 5 3 2 4 76 8 1501
2019 Non-visible minority 51 24 13 5 3 1 3 78 9 3805

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 39 26 16 9 6 2 3 68 15 1728
2020 Non-visible minority 52 23 13 5 3 2 3 79 8 3782
2019 Visible minority 36 24 19 9 7 2 3 63 17 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 48 23 14 5 3 1 3 75 9 3788

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 57 14 9 4 5 7 4 80 11 1725
2020 Non-visible minority 81 7 3 2 1 2 4 93 3 3764
2019 Visible minority 57 15 9 3 6 7 4 80 10 1498
2019 Non-visible minority 81 6 4 1 1 2 4 93 3 3786

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 63 14 8 3 2 3 8 86 6 1724
2020 Non-visible minority 74 11 5 2 1 2 6 92 3 3771
2019 Visible minority 67 11 6 2 2 3 9 89 5 1494
2019 Non-visible minority 79 6 3 1 1 2 7 94 3 3791

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 39 19 8 4 6 1 66 13 1722
2020 Non-visible minority 26 44 16 7 3 4 1 73 10 3773
2019 Visible minority 22 37 22 7 5 5 1 63 14 1497
2019 Non-visible minority 24 43 18 8 3 3 1 70 12 3806
2018 Visible minority 21 31 23 10 8 6 0 56 19 1148
2018 Non-visible minority 25 37 20 8 5 4 0 65 14 3002
2017 Visible minority 22 33 21 10 7 6 1 59 19 1233
2017 Non-visible minority 23 40 19 9 5 4 0 66 14 3367

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 37 13 6 4 2 0 76 11 1724
2020 Non-visible minority 44 37 11 5 2 2 0 82 7 3763
2019 Visible minority 39 36 14 6 4 1 0 75 10 1498
2019 Non-visible minority 46 36 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 3781
2018 Visible minority 44 34 12 5 4 2 0 79 9 1148
2018 Non-visible minority 50 36 8 3 2 1 0 86 5 2996
2017 Visible minority 41 37 10 7 3 1 0 80 10 1235
2017 Non-visible minority 46 38 9 4 2 1 0 85 6 3369
2014 Visible minority 46 35 11 4 3 1 0 82 8 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 51 33 9 3 2 2 0 85 5 3629

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 34 14 5 4 3 0 77 9 1725
2020 Non-visible minority 48 34 10 3 1 3 0 85 5 3770
2019 Visible minority 44 31 14 5 4 2 0 77 9 1495
2019 Non-visible minority 53 31 10 2 1 2 0 86 4 3792
2018 Visible minority 43 33 12 5 4 3 0 78 9 1146
2018 Non-visible minority 51 33 10 2 1 2 0 86 4 2990
2017 Visible minority 42 31 14 4 5 4 1 76 9 1232
2017 Non-visible minority 46 35 12 2 2 3 0 83 4 3359
2014 Visible minority 46 31 12 4 4 2 1 79 8 1129
2014 Non-visible minority 53 30 10 2 1 4 0 86 3 3624

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 40 34 14 5 4 3 0 76 9 1733
2020 Non-visible minority 51 33 10 2 1 3 0 87 3 3777

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 34 29 14 9 8 4 1 67 18 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 50 30 9 4 2 4 2 84 7 3765

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 52 32 10 3 2 1 0 84 6 1725
2020 Non-visible minority 61 28 6 3 1 0 0 89 4 3777
2019 Visible minority 51 32 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 1501
2019 Non-visible minority 57 31 7 4 2 0 0 88 5 3804
2018 Visible minority 49 32 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 1146
2018 Non-visible minority 54 33 7 3 2 0 0 87 6 2992
2017 Visible minority 50 33 9 5 3 0 0 84 8 1229
2017 Non-visible minority 50 36 7 4 2 0 0 86 6 3365
2014 Visible minority 52 33 8 3 2 1 0 86 6 1131
2014 Non-visible minority 55 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 3624

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 47 29 14 5 4 1 0 77 9 1718
2020 Non-visible minority 53 29 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 3772
2019 Visible minority 43 30 14 7 5 1 0 74 12 1500
2019 Non-visible minority 50 30 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 3794
2018 Visible minority 40 30 16 5 7 1 0 71 12 1144
2018 Non-visible minority 45 33 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 2992
2017 Visible minority 43 29 15 6 5 1 0 73 12 1229
2017 Non-visible minority 43 32 14 6 4 1 0 75 10 3365
2014 Visible minority 38 34 16 6 5 1 0 73 11 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 37 36 15 7 4 1 0 74 11 3626

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 44 32 14 6 4 1 0 76 9 1719
2020 Non-visible minority 51 31 10 5 2 0 0 82 8 3765
2019 Visible minority 41 32 15 7 5 0 0 74 12 1492
2019 Non-visible minority 48 32 10 6 3 0 0 80 9 3788
2018 Visible minority 39 32 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 1141
2018 Non-visible minority 43 35 12 6 4 0 0 79 9 2976
2017 Visible minority 41 31 15 8 4 1 0 72 12 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 40 36 13 6 4 0 0 77 11 3359
2014 Visible minority 37 35 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 1130
2014 Non-visible minority 37 37 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 3627

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 39 25 17 8 7 3 0 66 16 1733
2020 Non-visible minority 46 25 15 7 4 3 0 73 12 3781
2019 Visible minority 36 23 18 10 10 3 0 61 21 1498
2019 Non-visible minority 43 24 16 9 5 3 0 70 14 3812
2018 Visible minority 34 26 17 9 11 3 0 62 20 1152
2018 Non-visible minority 40 25 17 8 6 3 0 67 15 2997
2017 Visible minority 37 25 16 10 8 3 1 65 19 1236
2017 Non-visible minority 37 26 17 9 6 4 1 66 16 3363
2014 Visible minority 35 25 16 11 10 3 0 62 21 1133
2014 Non-visible minority 34 26 17 11 7 4 1 64 18 3628
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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 29 33 39 1735
2020 Non-visible minority 26 39 35 3784
2019 Visible minority 34 29 37 1506
2019 Non-visible minority 30 35 35 3817
2018 Visible minority 33 28 39 1153
2018 Non-visible minority 29 36 34 3015
2017 Visible minority 29 36 36 1235
2017 Non-visible minority 30 37 33 3367
2014 Visible minority 31 30 39 1132
2014 Non-visible minority 29 37 34 3628

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 3 53 31 3 4 5 499
2020 Non-visible minority 10 49 25 4 6 6 984
2019 Visible minority 2 45 30 7 9 7 509
2019 Non-visible minority 9 43 25 4 14 6 1162
2018 Visible minority 2 44 34 5 9 6 383
2018 Non-visible minority 11 41 27 5 8 8 883
2017 Visible minority 2 44 36 8 5 5 357
2017 Non-visible minority 12 38 27 5 10 8 1002
2014 Visible minority 4 40 35 10 9999 10 341
2014 Non-visible minority 12 34 30 8 9999 15 1041
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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 12 88 1731
2020 Non-visible minority 7 93 3784
2019 Visible minority 13 87 1502
2019 Non-visible minority 10 90 3806
2018 Visible minority 13 87 1153
2018 Non-visible minority 10 90 3010

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 42 58 201
2020 Non-visible minority 48 52 279
2019 Visible minority 50 50 190
2019 Non-visible minority 54 46 362
2018 Visible minority 56 44 154
2018 Non-visible minority 48 52 316

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 70 30 201
2020 Non-visible minority 56 44 279
2019 Visible minority 65 35 190
2019 Non-visible minority 60 40 362
2018 Visible minority 61 39 154
2018 Non-visible minority 59 41 316

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 5 95 201
2020 Non-visible minority 8 92 279
2019 Visible minority 5 95 190
2019 Non-visible minority 6 94 362
2018 Visible minority 6 94 154
2018 Non-visible minority 9 91 316

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
2020 Visible minority 0 100 201
2020 Non-visible minority 0 100 279
2019 Visible minority 0 100 190
2019 Non-visible minority 0 100 362

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 5 95 201
2020 Non-visible minority 4 96 279

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 5 95 201
2020 Non-visible minority 5 95 279
2019 Visible minority 4 96 190
2019 Non-visible minority 6 94 362
2018 Visible minority 5 95 154
2018 Non-visible minority 3 97 316

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 5 95 201
2020 Non-visible minority 4 96 279
2018 Visible minority 6 94 154
2018 Non-visible minority 3 97 316

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 37 63 201
2020 Non-visible minority 37 63 279
2019 Visible minority 32 68 185
2019 Non-visible minority 31 69 353
2018 Visible minority 42 58 154
2018 Non-visible minority 34 66 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 39 61 201
2020 Non-visible minority 34 66 279
2019 Visible minority 42 58 185
2019 Non-visible minority 35 65 353
2018 Visible minority 37 63 154
2018 Non-visible minority 38 62 315

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 47 53 201
2020 Non-visible minority 46 54 279
2019 Visible minority 44 56 185
2019 Non-visible minority 45 55 353
2018 Visible minority 45 55 154
2018 Non-visible minority 46 54 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 48 52 201
2020 Non-visible minority 45 55 279
2019 Visible minority 50 50 185
2019 Non-visible minority 40 60 353
2018 Visible minority 45 55 154
2018 Non-visible minority 43 57 315

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 29 71 201
2020 Non-visible minority 27 73 279
2019 Visible minority 29 71 185
2019 Non-visible minority 27 73 353
2018 Visible minority 29 71 154
2018 Non-visible minority 31 69 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 51 49 201
2020 Non-visible minority 53 47 279
2019 Visible minority 52 48 185
2019 Non-visible minority 52 48 353
2018 Visible minority 51 49 154
2018 Non-visible minority 51 49 315

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

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 30 70 201
2020 Non-visible minority 32 68 279
2019 Visible minority 28 72 185
2019 Non-visible minority 32 68 353
2018 Visible minority 30 70 154
2018 Non-visible minority 32 68 315

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 7 93 201
2020 Non-visible minority 6 94 279
2019 Visible minority 9 91 185
2019 Non-visible minority 11 89 353
2018 Visible minority 10 90 154
2018 Non-visible minority 8 92 315

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 13 87 201
2020 Non-visible minority 7 93 279
2019 Visible minority 11 89 185
2019 Non-visible minority 6 94 353
2018 Visible minority 10 90 154
2018 Non-visible minority 10 90 315

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 58 42 201
2020 Non-visible minority 42 58 279
2019 Visible minority 54 46 185
2019 Non-visible minority 44 56 353
2018 Visible minority 48 52 154
2018 Non-visible minority 46 54 315

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 25 75 201
2020 Non-visible minority 19 81 279
2019 Visible minority 23 77 185
2019 Non-visible minority 20 80 353
2018 Visible minority 29 71 154
2018 Non-visible minority 18 82 315

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 16 84 201
2020 Non-visible minority 14 86 279
2019 Visible minority 14 86 185
2019 Non-visible minority 18 82 353
2018 Visible minority 8 92 154
2018 Non-visible minority 15 85 315

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 49 51 201
2020 Non-visible minority 50 50 279
2019 Visible minority 48 52 184
2019 Non-visible minority 56 44 353
2018 Visible minority 43 57 154
2018 Non-visible minority 56 44 315

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 27 73 201
2020 Non-visible minority 26 74 279
2019 Visible minority 22 78 184
2019 Non-visible minority 29 71 353
2018 Visible minority 22 78 154
2018 Non-visible minority 24 76 315

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 5 95 201
2020 Non-visible minority 6 94 279
2019 Visible minority 6 94 184
2019 Non-visible minority 8 92 353
2018 Visible minority 3 97 154
2018 Non-visible minority 6 94 315

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 17 83 201
2020 Non-visible minority 14 86 279
2019 Visible minority 19 81 184
2019 Non-visible minority 15 85 353
2018 Visible minority 16 84 154
2018 Non-visible minority 16 84 315

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 14 86 201
2020 Non-visible minority 14 86 279
2019 Visible minority 11 89 184
2019 Non-visible minority 11 89 353
2018 Visible minority 8 92 154
2018 Non-visible minority 10 90 315

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 8 92 201
2020 Non-visible minority 3 97 279
2019 Visible minority 5 95 184
2019 Non-visible minority 4 96 353
2018 Visible minority 4 96 154
2018 Non-visible minority 4 96 315

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 16 84 201
2020 Non-visible minority 13 87 279
2019 Visible minority 13 87 184
2019 Non-visible minority 10 90 353
2018 Visible minority 13 87 154
2018 Non-visible minority 11 89 315

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 10 90 201
2020 Non-visible minority 11 89 279
2019 Visible minority 9 91 184
2019 Non-visible minority 10 90 353
2018 Visible minority 10 90 154
2018 Non-visible minority 11 89 315

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 26 74 201
2020 Non-visible minority 30 70 279
2019 Visible minority 31 69 184
2019 Non-visible minority 28 72 353
2018 Visible minority 36 64 154
2018 Non-visible minority 27 73 315

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
2020 Visible minority 15 85 184
2020 Non-visible minority 11 89 270
2019 Visible minority 11 89 175
2019 Non-visible minority 11 89 338
2018 Visible minority 12 88 148
2018 Non-visible minority 13 87 303

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
2020 Visible minority 20 80 184
2020 Non-visible minority 28 72 270
2019 Visible minority 22 78 175
2019 Non-visible minority 19 81 338
2018 Visible minority 19 81 148
2018 Non-visible minority 18 82 303

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 11 89 184
2020 Non-visible minority 10 90 270
2019 Visible minority 13 87 175
2019 Non-visible minority 9 91 338
2018 Visible minority 12 88 148
2018 Non-visible minority 11 89 303

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 9 91 184
2020 Non-visible minority 6 94 270
2019 Visible minority 9 91 175
2019 Non-visible minority 6 94 338
2018 Visible minority 6 94 148
2018 Non-visible minority 8 92 303

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
2020 Visible minority 10 90 184
2020 Non-visible minority 12 88 270
2019 Visible minority 10 90 175
2019 Non-visible minority 12 88 338
2018 Visible minority 5 95 148
2018 Non-visible minority 10 90 303

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
2020 Visible minority 10 90 184
2020 Non-visible minority 10 90 270
2019 Visible minority 9 91 175
2019 Non-visible minority 12 88 338
2018 Visible minority 12 88 148
2018 Non-visible minority 14 86 303

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 13 87 184
2020 Non-visible minority 10 90 270
2019 Visible minority 12 88 175
2019 Non-visible minority 11 89 338
2018 Visible minority 6 94 148
2018 Non-visible minority 14 86 303

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
2020 Visible minority 19 81 184
2020 Non-visible minority 14 86 270
2019 Visible minority 17 83 175
2019 Non-visible minority 10 90 338
2018 Visible minority 18 82 148
2018 Non-visible minority 11 89 303

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
2020 Visible minority 15 85 184
2020 Non-visible minority 18 82 270
2019 Visible minority 20 80 175
2019 Non-visible minority 13 87 338
2018 Visible minority 17 83 148
2018 Non-visible minority 12 88 303

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
2020 Visible minority 34 66 184
2020 Non-visible minority 29 71 270
2019 Visible minority 34 66 175
2019 Non-visible minority 30 70 338
2018 Visible minority 35 65 148
2018 Non-visible minority 27 73 303

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
2020 Visible minority 10 90 184
2020 Non-visible minority 8 92 270
2019 Visible minority 9 91 175
2019 Non-visible minority 8 92 338
2018 Visible minority 12 88 148
2018 Non-visible minority 8 92 303

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
2020 Visible minority 51 49 184
2020 Non-visible minority 43 57 270
2019 Visible minority 46 54 175
2019 Non-visible minority 46 54 338
2018 Visible minority 50 50 148
2018 Non-visible minority 50 50 303

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
2020 Visible minority 51 49 184
2020 Non-visible minority 51 49 270
2019 Visible minority 49 51 175
2019 Non-visible minority 51 49 338
2018 Visible minority 56 44 148
2018 Non-visible minority 50 50 303

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 3 97 184
2020 Non-visible minority 5 95 270
2019 Visible minority 5 95 175
2019 Non-visible minority 3 97 338
2018 Visible minority 3 97 148
2018 Non-visible minority 2 98 303

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
2020 Visible minority 11 89 184
2020 Non-visible minority 13 87 270
2019 Visible minority 11 89 175
2019 Non-visible minority 11 89 338
2018 Visible minority 9 91 148
2018 Non-visible minority 13 87 303

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 21 16 18 5 5 27 8 57 16 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 23 15 16 5 3 31 8 62 12 3776
2019 Visible minority 18 15 19 6 6 25 10 51 19 1504
2019 Non-visible minority 21 15 19 5 4 27 9 56 15 3811
2018 Visible minority 18 16 22 3 7 27 8 51 16 1149
2018 Non-visible minority 19 17 21 6 4 27 6 54 15 3003
2017 Visible minority 19 16 18 4 6 26 10 55 16 1233
2017 Non-visible minority 18 18 18 6 4 26 9 56 15 3363
2014 Visible minority 18 17 18 6 6 25 11 54 18 1132
2014 Non-visible minority 20 16 18 6 5 28 8 56 16 3630

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 33 25 18 5 4 13 2 68 10 1733
2020 Non-visible minority 40 28 14 4 2 11 1 77 7 3780
2019 Visible minority 33 25 17 6 5 12 1 67 13 1501
2019 Non-visible minority 37 27 16 5 3 11 1 73 9 3809
2018 Visible minority 29 27 18 5 6 13 1 66 13 1151
2018 Non-visible minority 33 30 17 5 3 11 1 71 9 2999
2017 Visible minority 32 25 17 5 5 14 2 68 11 1233
2017 Non-visible minority 31 30 18 5 3 12 2 70 9 3361
2014 Visible minority 29 26 19 4 4 15 2 66 10 1132
2014 Non-visible minority 32 27 17 5 3 15 1 69 10 3628
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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 12 88 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 5 95 3777
2019 Visible minority 12 88 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 5 95 3802
2018 Visible minority 11 89 1151
2018 Non-visible minority 5 95 3006

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 34 66 219
2020 Non-visible minority 39 61 178
2019 Visible minority 38 62 177
2019 Non-visible minority 34 66 200
2018 Visible minority 42 58 126
2018 Non-visible minority 31 69 144

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 74 26 219
2020 Non-visible minority 80 20 178
2019 Visible minority 79 21 177
2019 Non-visible minority 75 25 200
2018 Visible minority 76 24 126
2018 Non-visible minority 80 20 144

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 5 95 219
2020 Non-visible minority 3 97 178
2019 Visible minority 6 94 177
2019 Non-visible minority 3 97 200
2018 Visible minority 5 95 126
2018 Non-visible minority 3 97 144

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 Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 0 100 219
2020 Non-visible minority 0 100 178
2018 Visible minority 0 100 126
2018 Non-visible minority 0 100 144

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 4 96 219
2020 Non-visible minority 6 94 178
2019 Visible minority 5 95 177
2019 Non-visible minority 6 94 200
2018 Visible minority 4 96 126
2018 Non-visible minority 6 94 144

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
2020 Visible minority 10 90 219
2020 Non-visible minority 4 96 178
2019 Visible minority 8 92 177
2019 Non-visible minority 5 95 200
2018 Visible minority 5 95 126
2018 Non-visible minority 3 97 144

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 8 92 219
2020 Non-visible minority 6 94 178
2019 Visible minority 8 92 177
2019 Non-visible minority 6 94 200
2018 Visible minority 8 92 126
2018 Non-visible minority 9 91 144

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 63 37 219
2020 Non-visible minority 11 89 178
2019 Visible minority 54 46 177
2019 Non-visible minority 9 91 200
2018 Visible minority 49 51 125
2018 Non-visible minority 7 93 145

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 33 67 219
2020 Non-visible minority 15 85 178
2019 Visible minority 43 57 177
2019 Non-visible minority 13 87 200
2018 Visible minority 40 60 125
2018 Non-visible minority 7 93 145

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 32 68 219
2020 Non-visible minority 7 93 178
2019 Visible minority 34 66 177
2019 Non-visible minority 6 94 200
2018 Visible minority 29 71 125
2018 Non-visible minority 4 96 145

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 9 91 219
2020 Non-visible minority 3 97 178

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 21 79 219
2020 Non-visible minority 31 69 178
2019 Visible minority 27 73 177
2019 Non-visible minority 29 71 200
2018 Visible minority 19 81 125
2018 Non-visible minority 28 72 145

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 18 82 219
2020 Non-visible minority 25 75 178
2019 Visible minority 19 81 177
2019 Non-visible minority 24 76 200
2018 Visible minority 14 86 125
2018 Non-visible minority 22 78 145

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Visible minority 4 96 177
2019 Non-visible minority 6 94 200

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 0 100 125
2018 Non-visible minority 4 96 145

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 7 93 219
2020 Non-visible minority 14 86 178
2019 Visible minority 6 94 177
2019 Non-visible minority 12 88 200
2018 Visible minority 7 93 125
2018 Non-visible minority 12 88 145

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 16 84 219
2020 Non-visible minority 26 74 178
2019 Visible minority 12 88 177
2019 Non-visible minority 21 79 200
2018 Visible minority 12 88 125
2018 Non-visible minority 21 79 145

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 5 95 219
2020 Non-visible minority 20 80 178
2019 Visible minority 9 91 177
2019 Non-visible minority 23 77 200
2018 Visible minority 8 92 125
2018 Non-visible minority 22 78 145

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 0 100 219
2020 Non-visible minority 0 100 178
2018 Visible minority 0 100 125
2018 Non-visible minority 0 100 145

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 17 83 219
2020 Non-visible minority 21 79 178
2019 Visible minority 18 82 177
2019 Non-visible minority 18 82 200
2018 Visible minority 20 80 125
2018 Non-visible minority 24 76 145

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 26 74 219
2020 Non-visible minority 26 74 178
2019 Visible minority 24 76 173
2019 Non-visible minority 31 69 200
2018 Visible minority 29 71 126
2018 Non-visible minority 30 70 145

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 14 86 219
2020 Non-visible minority 10 90 178
2019 Visible minority 9 91 173
2019 Non-visible minority 14 86 200
2018 Visible minority 9 91 126
2018 Non-visible minority 16 84 145

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Visible minority 3 97 173
2019 Non-visible minority 3 97 200

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
2020 Visible minority 14 86 219
2020 Non-visible minority 11 89 178
2019 Visible minority 11 89 173
2019 Non-visible minority 15 85 200
2018 Visible minority 12 88 126
2018 Non-visible minority 19 81 145

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 5 95 219
2020 Non-visible minority 4 96 178
2019 Visible minority 8 92 173
2019 Non-visible minority 4 96 200
2018 Visible minority 8 92 126
2018 Non-visible minority 5 95 145

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Visible minority 4 96 173
2019 Non-visible minority 5 95 200

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
2020 Visible minority 11 89 219
2020 Non-visible minority 7 93 178
2019 Visible minority 11 89 173
2019 Non-visible minority 8 92 200
2018 Visible minority 6 94 126
2018 Non-visible minority 6 94 145

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 9 91 219
2020 Non-visible minority 9 91 178
2019 Visible minority 9 91 173
2019 Non-visible minority 6 94 200
2018 Visible minority 6 94 126
2018 Non-visible minority 13 87 145

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 50 50 219
2020 Non-visible minority 54 46 178
2019 Visible minority 54 46 173
2019 Non-visible minority 47 53 200
2018 Visible minority 54 46 126
2018 Non-visible minority 50 50 145

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Visible minority 3 97 154
2019 Non-visible minority 7 93 180
2018 Visible minority 6 94 122
2018 Non-visible minority 8 92 139

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
2019 Visible minority 16 84 154
2019 Non-visible minority 18 82 180
2018 Visible minority 12 88 122
2018 Non-visible minority 17 83 139

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Visible minority 4 96 154
2019 Non-visible minority 5 95 180

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Visible minority 3 97 154
2019 Non-visible minority 4 96 180

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 4 96 122
2018 Non-visible minority 0 100 139

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Visible minority 7 93 154
2019 Non-visible minority 7 93 180
2018 Visible minority 7 93 122
2018 Non-visible minority 5 95 139

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Visible minority 9 91 154
2019 Non-visible minority 7 93 180
2018 Visible minority 7 93 122
2018 Non-visible minority 11 89 139

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
2019 Visible minority 15 85 154
2019 Non-visible minority 16 84 180
2018 Visible minority 15 85 122
2018 Non-visible minority 13 87 139

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
2019 Visible minority 11 89 154
2019 Non-visible minority 10 90 180
2018 Visible minority 12 88 122
2018 Non-visible minority 13 87 139

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
2019 Visible minority 28 72 154
2019 Non-visible minority 23 77 180
2018 Visible minority 21 79 122
2018 Non-visible minority 28 72 139

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
2019 Visible minority 14 86 154
2019 Non-visible minority 9 91 180
2018 Visible minority 10 90 122
2018 Non-visible minority 7 93 139

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
2019 Visible minority 47 53 154
2019 Non-visible minority 46 54 180
2018 Visible minority 52 48 122
2018 Non-visible minority 51 49 139

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
2019 Visible minority 60 40 154
2019 Non-visible minority 55 45 180
2018 Visible minority 59 41 122
2018 Non-visible minority 60 40 139

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
2019 Visible minority 6 94 154
2019 Non-visible minority 9 91 180
2018 Visible minority 12 88 122
2018 Non-visible minority 15 85 139

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 21 17 19 5 5 28 6 57 15 1725
2020 Non-visible minority 24 16 16 2 2 33 6 66 8 3777
2019 Visible minority 20 14 21 5 5 26 8 52 16 1497
2019 Non-visible minority 24 14 18 2 2 30 9 62 8 3806
2018 Visible minority 19 16 23 4 5 27 7 53 12 1153
2018 Non-visible minority 21 18 20 3 2 30 6 61 8 2996
2017 Visible minority 19 16 18 3 4 30 8 58 12 1233
2017 Non-visible minority 20 18 18 2 2 32 8 63 7 3362
2014 Visible minority 19 15 19 4 3 31 9 57 12 1129
2014 Non-visible minority 21 15 18 3 2 33 9 62 7 3624

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 33 27 18 6 4 11 1 69 11 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 41 29 14 3 2 10 1 79 5 3782
2019 Visible minority 34 23 19 5 4 13 1 67 11 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 41 25 16 3 2 12 2 76 6 3805
2018 Visible minority 31 26 20 4 4 13 1 67 10 1155
2018 Non-visible minority 37 30 16 3 2 11 1 75 6 2998
2017 Visible minority 33 27 16 3 4 14 3 72 9 1232
2017 Non-visible minority 35 30 16 2 2 13 2 77 5 3355
2014 Visible minority 31 26 18 3 3 17 2 70 8 1130
2014 Non-visible minority 36 26 16 3 1 17 2 76 5 3624

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 1 5 29 17 35 11 2 8 59 136
2020 Non-visible minority 5 10 15 20 30 15 5 19 62 20
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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 19 19 13 17 0 2 50 31 1731
2020 Non-visible minority 37 23 17 10 11 0 2 62 21 3785

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 31 24 21 11 11 1 1 56 23 1719
2020 Non-visible minority 29 30 21 11 8 0 0 60 19 3779
2019 Visible minority 22 25 22 13 17 0 1 47 31 1503
2019 Non-visible minority 19 27 23 14 16 0 1 47 30 3812
2018 Visible minority 18 21 22 16 22 1 2 40 38 1150
2018 Non-visible minority 14 23 25 16 21 0 1 37 37 3011
2017 Visible minority 16 19 17 17 26 1 3 37 45 1234
2017 Non-visible minority 13 20 22 18 26 0 1 33 45 3366

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
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 21 26 25 15 12 0 1 48 27 1726
2020 Non-visible minority 21 26 25 16 11 0 0 47 27 3785
2019 Visible minority 24 27 27 12 9 0 1 51 22 1501
2019 Non-visible minority 25 27 24 15 9 0 0 52 24 3808
2018 Visible minority 22 25 27 14 11 1 1 47 26 1154
2018 Non-visible minority 18 27 28 17 9 0 1 45 27 3008
2017 Visible minority 21 28 25 15 9 0 2 50 25 1237
2017 Non-visible minority 19 26 28 16 10 0 1 46 25 3366

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 29 26 20 11 10 1 3 57 22 1719
2020 Non-visible minority 29 26 22 13 9 0 1 56 22 3779
2019 Visible minority 31 28 20 10 7 1 3 62 17 1498
2019 Non-visible minority 32 28 21 11 6 0 2 61 17 3789
2018 Visible minority 26 24 24 11 9 1 4 53 22 1144
2018 Non-visible minority 24 28 25 13 8 0 2 54 21 2997
2017 Visible minority 25 28 20 13 9 1 4 56 23 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 25 30 23 13 7 1 2 56 20 3357

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 28 25 19 12 11 2 3 56 25 1721
2020 Non-visible minority 28 25 21 13 10 1 1 54 24 3774
2019 Visible minority 26 24 22 14 11 1 2 52 26 1495
2019 Non-visible minority 28 25 22 14 10 1 1 53 25 3800
2018 Visible minority 25 22 21 16 12 2 2 49 30 1150
2018 Non-visible minority 24 24 25 15 11 1 1 48 27 2994
2017 Visible minority 23 24 21 14 12 2 4 50 27 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 23 26 23 15 11 1 2 50 26 3362

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 48 22 13 6 6 1 5 74 13 1717
2020 Non-visible minority 49 22 13 7 5 0 4 74 13 3768
2019 Visible minority 51 22 13 4 3 1 6 79 8 1490
2019 Non-visible minority 54 21 12 5 3 0 4 79 8 3800
2018 Visible minority 48 21 15 5 4 1 6 74 10 1142
2018 Non-visible minority 48 25 14 5 4 0 5 76 10 2996
2017 Visible minority 44 24 12 5 3 1 11 77 9 1230
2017 Non-visible minority 48 23 14 6 3 1 6 76 9 3365

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 29 24 21 13 12 1 1 54 25 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 30 27 20 12 10 0 0 57 22 3774
2019 Visible minority 32 28 20 10 8 0 1 61 19 1498
2019 Non-visible minority 35 28 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 3806
2018 Visible minority 28 26 22 12 10 1 1 56 22 1146
2018 Non-visible minority 31 26 21 12 9 0 1 58 21 3009
2017 Visible minority 31 28 20 10 9 0 2 60 19 1230
2017 Non-visible minority 29 30 22 10 8 0 1 60 18 3354

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 29 23 18 12 11 0 7 55 25 1721
2020 Non-visible minority 35 21 17 10 10 0 7 60 21 3774

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 34 29 20 7 5 1 3 66 13 1719
2020 Non-visible minority 37 32 19 7 3 1 1 71 10 3758
2019 Visible minority 33 32 20 7 6 1 2 67 13 1493
2019 Non-visible minority 34 35 18 7 3 0 1 70 11 3802
2018 Visible minority 28 28 25 8 7 2 2 58 15 1139
2018 Non-visible minority 28 35 23 8 4 1 1 64 13 2999
2017 Visible minority 30 30 17 10 7 1 4 64 18 1231
2017 Non-visible minority 32 33 20 9 4 0 1 66 14 3351

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 27 30 22 10 8 1 2 59 18 1713
2020 Non-visible minority 28 31 21 12 7 0 1 59 19 3761
2019 Visible minority 28 31 20 11 7 1 2 61 19 1490
2019 Non-visible minority 29 32 23 10 5 0 1 61 16 3803
2018 Visible minority 26 27 23 12 9 2 2 55 21 1140
2018 Non-visible minority 22 32 26 13 6 1 1 55 19 3004
2017 Visible minority 26 28 21 12 8 1 4 57 21 1227
2017 Non-visible minority 24 31 24 14 6 0 1 56 20 3353

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 32 29 20 10 6 1 2 62 17 1713
2020 Non-visible minority 37 29 19 9 5 0 1 67 14 3772
2019 Visible minority 32 31 18 9 7 1 2 65 17 1492
2019 Non-visible minority 37 31 18 8 5 0 1 68 13 3799
2018 Visible minority 28 28 23 11 7 1 2 58 18 1136
2018 Non-visible minority 30 31 22 10 6 1 1 61 16 2989
2017 Visible minority 31 27 19 10 8 1 4 61 20 1230
2017 Non-visible minority 32 30 21 10 6 1 1 63 16 3353

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 38 27 16 9 8 1 2 67 17 1711
2020 Non-visible minority 48 25 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 3766
2019 Visible minority 37 25 15 10 11 1 1 63 21 1488
2019 Non-visible minority 47 26 14 7 4 0 1 74 11 3797

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 27 29 22 12 8 0 1 57 20 1714
2020 Non-visible minority 30 31 22 11 6 0 0 61 17 3776

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 27 28 23 13 8 1 1 55 22 1720
2020 Non-visible minority 28 30 21 13 8 0 0 57 21 3765
2019 Visible minority 33 28 20 9 7 1 1 63 17 1487
2019 Non-visible minority 36 31 18 9 5 0 1 67 14 3794
2018 Visible minority 29 27 22 12 7 1 2 58 19 1134
2018 Non-visible minority 29 31 22 11 6 0 1 60 17 2990
2017 Visible minority 29 30 19 10 7 1 4 62 18 1228
2017 Non-visible minority 28 32 21 11 7 0 1 61 18 3342

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 41 27 17 6 6 1 2 70 12 1719
2020 Non-visible minority 50 27 15 5 3 0 1 78 8 3765
2019 Visible minority 50 26 10 6 4 1 3 79 10 1484
2019 Non-visible minority 58 22 10 5 3 0 1 81 8 3788
2018 Visible minority 49 23 15 4 5 1 4 75 9 1132
2018 Non-visible minority 53 24 12 4 3 0 2 79 8 2988
2017 Visible minority 51 23 12 5 4 0 5 78 9 1232
2017 Non-visible minority 55 24 12 4 3 0 2 80 7 3360

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 29 31 21 12 7 0 1 60 19 1722
2020 Non-visible minority 28 34 22 10 5 0 0 62 16 3767

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 55 21 10 4 3 1 7 82 7 1719
2020 Non-visible minority 67 18 7 2 1 1 4 89 4 3767
2019 Visible minority 63 17 6 3 2 1 7 88 5 1485
2019 Non-visible minority 74 12 5 2 2 0 5 91 4 3789
2018 Visible minority 61 16 10 3 4 1 6 83 7 1134
2018 Non-visible minority 70 14 6 2 2 1 4 89 5 2996

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 13 7 4 4 2 4 84 9 1724
2020 Non-visible minority 82 8 3 2 1 1 3 93 3 3775
2019 Visible minority 63 13 8 4 7 2 4 80 12 1498
2019 Non-visible minority 78 10 4 3 2 1 3 90 5 3800
2018 Visible minority 61 12 7 5 7 2 5 80 13 1141
2018 Non-visible minority 75 10 6 2 2 1 3 89 5 2995
2017 Visible minority 63 12 7 5 6 1 6 81 11 1232
2017 Non-visible minority 77 11 4 3 2 0 3 91 5 3365

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 68 17 7 2 2 1 3 89 4 1718
2020 Non-visible minority 74 16 5 2 1 0 2 92 3 3766
2019 Visible minority 59 23 8 4 3 1 3 85 7 1488
2019 Non-visible minority 61 25 8 3 2 0 1 87 4 3786
2018 Visible minority 56 22 9 5 4 1 3 81 9 1136
2018 Non-visible minority 59 25 9 3 2 0 2 86 5 2992
2017 Visible minority 57 23 7 4 3 1 5 85 8 1230
2017 Non-visible minority 61 24 8 3 1 0 2 87 5 3365

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 64 14 8 4 6 1 3 81 10 1714
2020 Non-visible minority 70 15 6 3 3 0 2 87 6 3766
2019 Visible minority 57 19 8 6 7 1 3 78 13 1486
2019 Non-visible minority 66 18 8 3 3 0 1 85 7 3791
2018 Visible minority 53 18 10 7 8 1 3 74 15 1138
2018 Non-visible minority 59 21 10 4 4 0 2 81 8 2981
2017 Visible minority 57 17 8 6 6 1 5 78 13 1226
2017 Non-visible minority 64 19 8 4 3 0 2 85 7 3361

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 9 5 2 1 1 22 90 3 1720
2020 Non-visible minority 63 10 4 1 1 0 21 93 2 3772
2019 Visible minority 59 11 4 2 1 1 22 90 4 1478
2019 Non-visible minority 62 11 4 1 1 0 19 92 3 3781
2018 Visible minority 57 9 5 3 1 1 24 88 5 1127
2018 Non-visible minority 55 12 5 2 1 0 25 90 3 2971
2017 Visible minority 56 10 5 2 1 0 25 89 5 1232
2017 Non-visible minority 59 12 4 2 1 0 22 91 3 3360

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 71 14 6 2 1 1 5 90 3 1729
2020 Non-visible minority 76 14 5 1 1 0 3 93 2 3776
2019 Visible minority 69 15 5 2 1 1 8 92 3 1490
2019 Non-visible minority 74 14 5 1 1 0 5 93 2 3780
2018 Visible minority 64 15 7 2 1 1 9 88 4 1132
2018 Non-visible minority 69 16 7 1 1 0 6 91 2 2977
2017 Visible minority 64 15 5 2 1 1 13 91 4 1226
2017 Non-visible minority 71 15 5 2 1 0 6 92 2 3351

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 54 18 11 6 8 1 3 74 14 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 67 15 8 4 4 0 2 84 8 3775
2019 Visible minority 52 15 11 7 11 1 4 70 19 1496
2019 Non-visible minority 69 12 7 4 5 0 2 83 10 3802
2018 Visible minority 47 14 10 8 16 1 4 64 25 1135
2018 Non-visible minority 62 14 9 5 7 0 3 79 12 2991
2017 Visible minority 45 16 10 10 13 1 6 65 24 1234
2017 Non-visible minority 60 15 8 6 8 0 3 78 14 3366

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 43 28 16 7 3 1 2 73 10 1732
2020 Non-visible minority 45 29 16 6 3 0 1 75 9 3778
2019 Visible minority 51 25 12 5 3 1 3 79 8 1490
2019 Non-visible minority 54 26 12 4 2 0 2 81 6 3792
2018 Visible minority 49 24 14 6 4 0 4 76 10 1138
2018 Non-visible minority 47 29 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 2989
2017 Visible minority 52 23 12 5 3 0 5 79 8 1233
2017 Non-visible minority 51 27 13 4 2 0 2 80 6 3357

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 23 37 25 9 5 0 1 61 14 1729
2020 Non-visible minority 29 39 22 6 3 0 0 69 9 3779

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 15 30 35 14 5 0 0 45 20 1732
2020 Non-visible minority 16 33 33 13 5 0 0 49 18 3786
2019 Visible minority 18 31 34 11 5 0 1 50 16 1499
2019 Non-visible minority 18 34 33 11 3 0 0 52 14 3814
2018 Visible minority 15 29 34 14 6 1 0 45 21 1158
2018 Non-visible minority 13 34 36 13 4 0 0 47 17 3018
2017 Visible minority 16 29 35 13 5 1 1 46 18 1239
2017 Non-visible minority 12 30 39 13 5 0 0 42 19 3365

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

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 11 19 38 22 8 0 1 30 31 1728
2020 Non-visible minority 12 19 37 22 10 0 0 33 30 3777
2019 Visible minority 10 17 39 23 10 0 0 33 27 1490
2019 Non-visible minority 8 17 38 24 13 0 0 37 25 3764
2018 Visible minority 12 17 38 22 10 0 1 32 29 1133
2018 Non-visible minority 10 18 38 24 10 0 0 34 27 2971
2017 Visible minority 7 16 40 23 10 1 1 34 24 1235
2017 Non-visible minority 7 19 40 22 11 0 0 33 26 3359

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
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 36 39 14 6 2 2 0 78 8 1732
2020 Non-visible minority 40 40 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 3783
2019 Visible minority 25 36 18 9 7 5 0 64 17 1497
2019 Non-visible minority 28 39 17 9 3 3 0 70 13 3797
2018 Visible minority 24 37 20 9 6 4 1 64 15 1149
2018 Non-visible minority 29 39 16 8 4 2 0 70 13 3002
2017 Visible minority 17 32 20 12 9 9 1 54 24 1237
2017 Non-visible minority 18 38 19 12 7 6 0 59 20 3365

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 32 32 15 11 6 4 0 67 17 1723
2020 Non-visible minority 36 32 14 11 5 2 0 70 16 3768

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 35 26 15 12 9 2 1 64 21 1725
2020 Non-visible minority 40 29 11 11 7 1 0 70 18 3779

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 44 27 14 4 4 4 3 76 9 1719
2020 Non-visible minority 49 28 12 4 3 3 1 80 7 3771

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 34 30 19 9 5 2 0 66 15 1728
2020 Non-visible minority 37 33 16 9 4 1 0 71 13 3780
2019 Visible minority 23 31 19 13 10 3 0 56 24 1501
2019 Non-visible minority 28 37 17 11 5 2 0 66 16 3807
2018 Visible minority 22 34 19 12 9 4 0 58 22 1150
2018 Non-visible minority 27 36 18 11 7 2 0 64 18 3007
2017 Visible minority 19 35 20 12 10 4 1 57 23 1237
2017 Non-visible minority 19 39 17 14 8 3 0 60 22 3366

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 41 39 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 1732
2020 Non-visible minority 41 40 10 6 2 1 0 81 8 3786

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 38 38 13 7 3 1 0 76 11 1722
2020 Non-visible minority 41 37 11 8 3 1 0 78 10 3766

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 37 38 16 6 2 1 1 76 7 1718
2020 Non-visible minority 37 36 17 6 2 1 1 75 8 3757

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 44 35 13 3 2 1 1 81 6 1722
2020 Non-visible minority 49 33 10 3 1 2 2 84 5 3769

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 66 21 5 1 0 5 1 93 2 1722
2020 Non-visible minority 68 19 5 1 1 5 1 93 2 3776

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 47 34 10 5 1 2 1 84 6 1727
2020 Non-visible minority 50 34 8 4 1 2 0 86 6 3776

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 46 29 11 7 5 1 1 76 13 1721
2020 Non-visible minority 52 30 7 6 3 1 0 82 10 3769

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 49 30 11 5 3 1 1 81 8 1728
2020 Non-visible minority 56 27 8 5 3 1 1 84 8 3774

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 17 45 14 19 5 1 0 62 24 260
2020 Non-visible minority 18 50 13 15 3 1 0 69 18 915
2019 Visible minority 16 36 19 17 9 2 1 54 27 187
2019 Non-visible minority 18 47 16 14 3 1 1 66 18 855

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 96 4 260
2020 Non-visible minority 96 4 915

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 19 34 18 19 9 1 0 53 29 250
2020 Non-visible minority 18 38 18 18 7 0 0 56 25 876
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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 14 86 1708
2020 Non-visible minority 7 93 3767

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 1716
2020 Non-visible minority 11 89 3771
2019 Visible minority 17 83 1502
2019 Non-visible minority 15 85 3804
2017 Visible minority 20 80 1233
2017 Non-visible minority 16 84 3368
2014 Visible minority 16 84 1130
2014 Non-visible minority 14 86 3618

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 36 64 259
2020 Non-visible minority 51 49 414

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Visible minority 73 27 259
2020 Non-visible minority 77 23 414
2019 Visible minority 80 20 253
2019 Non-visible minority 80 20 558
2017 Visible minority 70 30 244
2017 Non-visible minority 81 19 542
2014 Visible minority 74 26 177
2014 Non-visible minority 79 21 493

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 44 36 11 6 2 1 1 81 8 189
2020 Non-visible minority 49 33 7 7 3 1 1 84 10 319
2019 Visible minority 45 38 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 201
2019 Non-visible minority 51 32 6 7 4 0 0 83 11 441
2017 Visible minority 44 39 6 6 3 0 2 85 9 174
2017 Non-visible minority 48 34 4 10 4 0 0 82 13 440
2014 Visible minority 53 33 5 5 4 1 0 86 9 132
2014 Non-visible minority 54 33 5 4 2 0 1 88 6 391

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 46 30 10 5 3 3 4 81 8 1729
2020 Non-visible minority 51 30 8 4 2 2 3 86 6 3780
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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 31 43 24 2 58 42 1735
2020 Non-visible minority 34 46 19 1 57 43 3788

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 31 69 535
2020 Non-visible minority 32 68 1298

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 11 21 20 17 25 1 5 34 45 533
2020 Non-visible minority 10 18 17 21 28 1 5 30 52 1297

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 10 15 17 20 36 1 2 26 57 535
2020 Non-visible minority 5 15 16 23 38 1 2 21 63 1300

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 40 19 14 7 6 3 12 69 15 1730
2020 Non-visible minority 40 20 15 8 7 2 8 67 16 3779
2019 Visible minority 41 19 13 8 9 2 8 66 19 1490
2019 Non-visible minority 37 20 16 10 10 1 6 62 21 3782
2018 Visible minority 35 18 14 9 12 3 9 61 23 1148
2018 Non-visible minority 34 19 17 10 12 1 6 58 24 3002
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