2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 120. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	51	40	0	6	3	0	0	91	9	66
2020	Non-visible minority	50	42	2	5	1	0	0	92	6	309

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	11	1	8	3	0	0	88	10	66
2020	Non-visible minority	79	17	3	1	0	0	0	96	1	308
2017	Visible minority	74	20	0	2	4	0	0	94	6	47
2017	Non-visible minority	69	20	5	3	2	1	0	90	5	279
2014	Visible minority	71	21	3	0	5	0	0	92	5	38
2014	Non-visible minority	75	18	3	2	1	0	1	94	3	301

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	43	41	4	9	3	0	84	12	66
2020	Non-visible minority	49	34	9	6	1	1	84	8	310
2019	Visible minority	50	32	9	4	5	0	82	9	55
2019	Non-visible minority	54	31	5	7	2	0	86	9	248
2017	Visible minority	50	33	4	13	0	0	83	13	47
2017	Non-visible minority	49	35	5	7	3	0	84	11	280
2014	Visible minority	55	35	5	5	0	0	90	5	38
2014	Non-visible minority	57	30	5	5	4	0	87	9	301

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	37	45	8	6	5	0	82	11	65
2020	Non-visible minority	43	42	8	4	3	0	85	7	307
2019	Visible minority	28	42	13	15	3	0	69	18	54
2019	Non-visible minority	29	45	11	12	3	0	74	15	250
2018	Visible minority	24	50	5	15	7	0	74	21	48
2018	Non-visible minority	28	43	12	12	3	1	73	15	285
2017	Visible minority	38	28	9	22	4	0	66	26	47
2017	Non-visible minority	30	41	13	10	7	0	70	16	280
2014	Visible minority	29	50	13	8	0	0	79	8	38
2014	Non-visible minority	35	41	12	10	2	0	76	12	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	48	35	9	5	3	0	83	8	64
2020	Non-visible minority	58	31	6	3	1	0	90	4	307
2019	Visible minority	38	42	8	8	3	0	80	12	54
2019	Non-visible minority	52	33	8	4	2	0	86	6	249
2017	Visible minority	44	35	9	9	2	0	80	11	47
2017	Non-visible minority	52	36	5	5	2	0	88	6	277
2014	Visible minority	58	32	10	0	0	0	90	0	38
2014	Non-visible minority	58	34	5	1	1	1	93	2	300

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	44	31	10	11	4	0	75	15	66
2020	Non-visible minority	50	31	8	8	3	0	81	11	308
2019	Visible minority	35	39	13	5	8	0	74	13	55
2019	Non-visible minority	49	31	9	8	3	0	80	11	251
2018	Visible minority	49	32	4	8	8	0	81	15	48
2018	Non-visible minority	47	38	6	6	2	0	86	8	284
2017	Visible minority	55	17	7	13	8	0	72	20	47
2017	Non-visible minority	45	35	5	8	6	0	81	14	280
2014	Visible minority	53	29	5	8	2	3	84	11	38
2014	Non-visible minority	49	31	10	6	3	1	81	9	299

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	50	36	10	2	3	86	4	66
2020	Non-visible minority	43	43	7	6	1	86	7	309
2019	Visible minority	29	47	9	9	6	76	15	55
2019	Non-visible minority	35	44	11	6	4	78	10	251
2018	Visible minority	33	44	8	12	3	78	14	48
2018	Non-visible minority	35	41	12	9	4	76	12	284
2017	Visible minority	34	47	4	9	6	81	15	47
2017	Non-visible minority	29	48	12	7	3	77	11	281
2014	Visible minority	34	45	11	3	8	79	11	38
2014	Non-visible minority	36	44	10	7	3	81	10	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	47	34	9	7	1	2	82	9	66
2020	Non-visible minority	49	35	6	7	3	0	84	10	310
2019	Visible minority	24	43	8	21	4	0	67	25	55
2019	Non-visible minority	34	40	11	11	4	0	74	15	251
2018	Visible minority	29	36	15	11	9	0	65	20	48
2018	Non-visible minority	33	35	14	11	7	0	68	18	284
2017	Visible minority	39	31	17	7	6	0	70	13	47
2017	Non-visible minority	31	42	11	10	5	0	73	16	281
2014	Visible minority	31	40	11	8	11	0	71	18	38
2014	Non-visible minority	34	37	12	14	4	0	71	17	299

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	51	9	11	2	78	13	65
2020	Non-visible minority	36	44	8	9	3	81	12	303
2019	Visible minority	19	55	11	11	4	74	16	55
2019	Non-visible minority	27	48	11	10	4	75	14	251
2018	Visible minority	25	42	11	20	3	67	23	48
2018	Non-visible minority	28	45	13	10	3	73	14	283
2017	Visible minority	34	40	6	15	6	74	20	47
2017	Non-visible minority	27	43	13	12	5	70	17	281

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	60	37	3	0	1	96	1	66
2020	Non-visible minority	55	33	7	4	1	88	5	308
2019	Visible minority	44	45	3	8	0	89	8	55
2019	Non-visible minority	42	41	10	5	1	83	6	251
2018	Visible minority	57	41	3	0	0	97	0	48
2018	Non-visible minority	48	40	7	4	1	89	5	288
2017	Visible minority	51	41	2	2	4	93	6	47
2017	Non-visible minority	40	42	8	7	2	82	9	281
2014	Visible minority	61	26	8	5	0	87	5	38
2014	Non-visible minority	45	40	9	4	2	85	7	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	40	41	10	3	4	2	82	8	66
2020	Non-visible minority	46	37	7	7	3	0	83	10	307
2019	Visible minority	20	39	22	12	6	0	60	18	53
2019	Non-visible minority	34	38	12	9	7	0	72	15	250
2018	Visible minority	30	44	7	13	5	0	74	19	47
2018	Non-visible minority	29	41	13	11	6	0	71	17	287
2017	Visible minority	29	43	17	6	6	0	72	11	47
2017	Non-visible minority	30	41	15	7	7	0	71	14	281

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	58	31	11	0	0	89	0	64
2020	Non-visible minority	57	33	7	3	0	90	3	305
2019	Visible minority	45	39	13	0	2	85	2	54
2019	Non-visible minority	52	35	9	4	1	87	5	250
2018	Visible minority	52	30	9	8	1	82	9	48
2018	Non-visible minority	47	38	9	5	1	85	5	285
2017	Visible minority	59	30	8	2	2	89	4	47
2017	Non-visible minority	45	39	13	3	1	84	3	280
2014	Visible minority	71	24	3	3	0	95	3	38
2014	Non-visible minority	65	26	7	2	0	91	2	300

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	32	41	19	6	1	0	74	7	66
2020	Non-visible minority	40	41	11	6	3	0	81	8	309
2019	Visible minority	24	43	15	14	4	0	66	18	55
2019	Non-visible minority	27	44	12	10	6	0	72	16	249
2018	Visible minority	25	40	17	13	4	0	66	17	48
2018	Non-visible minority	28	49	13	8	1	0	78	10	286
2017	Visible minority	41	30	11	15	4	0	71	18	47
2017	Non-visible minority	30	46	13	7	4	0	76	10	280
2014	Visible minority	21	39	16	18	3	3	62	22	38
2014	Non-visible minority	28	44	14	9	4	0	73	13	301

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	34	34	21	10	1	0	68	11	64
2020	Non-visible minority	48	31	12	7	3	0	78	10	310
2019	Visible minority	20	46	21	12	2	0	65	14	54
2019	Non-visible minority	38	39	11	9	4	0	77	12	250
2018	Visible minority	31	35	16	15	4	0	66	19	48
2018	Non-visible minority	39	39	12	8	3	0	78	11	288
2017	Visible minority	36	36	11	9	6	2	74	15	47
2017	Non-visible minority	39	37	13	7	4	0	77	10	280
2014	Visible minority	28	40	11	16	3	3	70	19	38
2014	Non-visible minority	39	36	15	7	3	0	76	9	301

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	41	47	9	1	1	0	89	2	66
2020	Non-visible minority	47	39	7	6	1	0	86	7	308
2019	Visible minority	30	45	15	8	1	0	76	10	54
2019	Non-visible minority	30	46	14	7	4	0	75	10	246
2018	Visible minority	30	34	16	19	1	0	63	21	48
2018	Non-visible minority	28	42	16	10	4	1	71	14	288
2017	Visible minority	40	34	17	4	6	0	74	9	47
2017	Non-visible minority	35	41	10	8	5	0	76	14	280
2014	Visible minority	39	35	16	8	3	0	74	11	38
2014	Non-visible minority	41	37	14	6	3	0	78	8	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	51	39	6	4	0	0	90	4	66
2020	Non-visible minority	49	38	8	5	0	0	87	5	310
2019	Visible minority	31	43	20	4	2	0	74	6	55
2019	Non-visible minority	38	42	10	9	1	0	80	10	247
2018	Visible minority	44	39	7	11	0	0	83	11	48
2018	Non-visible minority	37	43	13	6	1	0	80	7	284
2017	Visible minority	46	38	8	4	4	0	85	8	46
2017	Non-visible minority	36	45	11	4	3	0	81	8	280
2014	Visible minority	36	45	11	3	3	3	84	5	38
2014	Non-visible minority	44	40	7	6	3	0	85	9	301

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	30	46	12	9	3	0	0	76	12	66
2020	Non-visible minority	35	34	14	11	6	0	0	70	16	309
2019	Visible minority	40	27	19	13	2	0	0	67	15	55
2019	Non-visible minority	30	33	21	10	5	0	0	63	16	247
2018	Visible minority	43	34	12	6	5	0	0	78	11	48
2018	Non-visible minority	33	30	21	9	5	0	0	64	15	286
2017	Visible minority	26	48	11	9	4	2	0	75	14	47
2017	Non-visible minority	27	34	21	12	6	0	0	61	18	281
2014	Visible minority	40	34	10	13	2	0	0	74	15	38
2014	Non-visible minority	32	36	17	8	5	0	1	69	13	301

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	15	21	43	12	6	2	1	19	37	66
2020	Non-visible minority	9	27	36	18	9	1	0	28	36	310
2019	Visible minority	13	29	29	21	6	0	2	28	43	55
2019	Non-visible minority	13	30	36	14	7	0	0	21	43	250
2018	Visible minority	17	21	44	15	3	0	0	18	38	48
2018	Non-visible minority	11	31	35	17	3	1	1	21	43	287
2017	Visible minority	22	30	23	10	4	0	10	15	59	45
2017	Non-visible minority	16	41	30	7	5	0	2	12	58	280
2014	Visible minority	5	29	37	28	0	0	0	28	34	38
2014	Non-visible minority	8	28	37	16	9	0	2	25	37	301

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	10	16	25	30	16	2	1	48	27	66
2020	Non-visible minority	6	17	33	27	14	3	0	43	23	310
2019	Visible minority	17	16	32	18	16	0	0	34	33	55
2019	Non-visible minority	11	30	33	17	8	0	1	25	42	249
2018	Visible minority	16	31	21	22	8	0	1	31	48	48
2018	Non-visible minority	16	31	25	19	8	1	1	27	48	285
2017	Visible minority	18	28	33	8	4	0	10	13	51	46
2017	Non-visible minority	22	31	27	9	7	2	2	17	55	279
2014	Visible minority	8	19	32	30	8	3	0	39	28	37
2014	Non-visible minority	9	23	30	22	12	1	3	36	34	301

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	18	27	28	15	5	5	1	22	48	66
2020	Non-visible minority	12	22	39	18	8	1	0	26	35	309
2019	Visible minority	17	31	33	10	8	0	0	18	49	55
2019	Non-visible minority	21	27	30	13	7	1	2	20	49	251
2018	Visible minority	14	23	37	19	4	3	0	24	38	48
2018	Non-visible minority	13	27	34	19	4	1	1	24	41	285
2017	Visible minority	13	26	23	24	2	7	5	29	44	47
2017	Non-visible minority	12	26	36	19	6	0	2	25	39	279
2014	Visible minority	5	33	40	13	0	3	5	15	42	37
2014	Non-visible minority	10	23	37	19	8	1	4	28	34	300

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	12	41	24	10	2	3	36	21	66
2020	Non-visible minority	10	21	35	22	12	0	0	34	31	306
2019	Visible minority	9	15	35	20	18	2	0	39	25	55
2019	Non-visible minority	14	22	40	16	8	0	0	23	36	250
2018	Visible minority	10	15	33	23	19	0	0	42	25	48
2018	Non-visible minority	6	24	41	21	7	1	0	28	31	285
2017	Visible minority	10	18	34	30	4	0	5	35	29	46
2017	Non-visible minority	10	20	44	17	6	0	2	24	31	276
2014	Visible minority	5	11	33	42	8	0	0	51	16	36
2014	Non-visible minority	6	17	35	29	12	0	2	41	23	299

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	9	18	30	26	12	0	5	40	28	65
2020	Non-visible minority	12	21	29	22	14	1	0	37	34	307
2019	Visible minority	11	25	24	16	18	2	4	36	39	55
2019	Non-visible minority	17	23	30	17	12	0	1	29	41	251
2018	Visible minority	11	35	20	22	13	0	0	34	46	46
2018	Non-visible minority	14	25	31	18	8	1	3	28	40	285
2017	Visible minority	12	16	28	24	2	13	6	32	34	46
2017	Non-visible minority	13	25	34	15	8	1	4	24	41	280
2014	Visible minority	8	24	33	16	11	0	8	30	35	37
2014	Non-visible minority	11	22	33	21	11	0	2	33	34	299

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	12	25	23	22	13	2	3	37	39	66
2020	Non-visible minority	11	18	31	25	11	4	0	37	30	308
2019	Visible minority	13	26	31	16	13	1	0	29	40	55
2019	Non-visible minority	19	22	31	17	9	0	1	27	42	248
2018	Visible minority	16	17	26	28	6	4	3	36	35	48
2018	Non-visible minority	16	28	26	18	9	3	1	28	45	285
2017	Visible minority	14	25	26	14	6	7	7	23	46	46
2017	Non-visible minority	10	22	34	20	9	1	3	31	33	280
2014	Visible minority	9	11	27	35	11	0	8	50	21	37
2014	Non-visible minority	7	13	30	28	17	1	5	47	21	301

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	11	26	34	16	8	3	1	26	39	65
2020	Non-visible minority	9	19	34	26	11	1	0	37	28	309
2019	Visible minority	7	22	44	16	10	0	0	26	30	55
2019	Non-visible minority	12	27	34	17	7	2	1	25	40	248
2018	Visible minority	7	34	33	21	5	0	0	27	41	48
2018	Non-visible minority	9	21	40	20	7	2	1	27	31	286
2017	Visible minority	12	14	41	14	6	2	11	23	29	46
2017	Non-visible minority	12	24	34	18	8	1	2	27	37	278
2014	Visible minority	3	14	51	22	5	5	0	29	17	37
2014	Non-visible minority	7	18	39	21	10	1	4	33	26	301

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	1	13	40	24	18	0	4	44	14	66
2020	Non-visible minority	2	8	30	39	19	2	0	59	10	310
2019	Visible minority	7	9	35	33	13	1	0	48	17	55
2019	Non-visible minority	6	16	35	28	13	0	1	42	22	250

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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	28	26	20	8	2	9	5	64	12	65
2020	Non-visible minority	36	28	15	7	2	8	4	73	11	309
2019	Visible minority	20	28	27	4	9	5	7	55	14	55
2019	Non-visible minority	34	28	14	6	6	8	4	71	14	249
2018	Visible minority	23	33	15	7	9	3	10	65	19	48
2018	Non-visible minority	26	33	16	8	4	7	5	68	14	286
2017	Visible minority	26	36	19	6	7	4	2	66	14	47
2017	Non-visible minority	36	34	12	8	5	4	2	74	14	280
2014	Visible minority	18	26	11	11	13	10	11	56	30	38
2014	Non-visible minority	37	28	14	9	6	3	2	69	16	300

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	53	25	9	3	6	5	0	82	9	66
2020	Non-visible minority	61	24	7	4	3	0	0	85	7	309
2019	Visible minority	32	34	15	10	9	0	0	66	19	55
2019	Non-visible minority	54	28	5	9	4	1	0	82	13	250
2018	Visible minority	39	30	12	15	5	0	0	69	20	48
2018	Non-visible minority	51	27	8	9	4	1	1	79	13	284
2017	Visible minority	45	26	17	6	4	2	0	73	9	47
2017	Non-visible minority	50	33	7	6	3	0	0	83	10	281
2014	Visible minority	39	34	6	5	11	5	0	77	17	38
2014	Non-visible minority	51	29	8	6	4	1	0	81	11	301

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	69	23	2	5	1	0	92	6	65
2020	Non-visible minority	68	23	3	5	1	0	91	5	308
2019	Visible minority	45	47	4	2	2	0	91	5	54
2019	Non-visible minority	56	33	3	5	3	0	89	8	250
2018	Visible minority	44	48	5	3	0	0	92	3	48
2018	Non-visible minority	56	32	7	3	1	1	89	4	285
2017	Visible minority	55	36	4	2	4	0	91	6	47
2017	Non-visible minority	57	33	5	3	2	0	90	4	280
2014	Visible minority	44	37	3	14	3	0	81	16	38
2014	Non-visible minority	54	36	4	5	1	0	90	6	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	52	33	7	7	1	0	85	8	65
2020	Non-visible minority	56	34	6	1	2	0	91	3	307
2019	Visible minority	33	53	8	1	4	0	86	5	55
2019	Non-visible minority	50	34	8	5	2	1	85	7	251
2018	Visible minority	41	40	12	5	0	1	83	6	48
2018	Non-visible minority	50	35	10	3	1	0	85	5	285

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	27	24	9	19	12	8	2	56	34	65
2020	Non-visible minority	56	26	7	3	2	5	2	87	5	309

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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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	54	30	7	4	3	1	85	7	66
2020	Non-visible minority	63	25	8	2	1	1	89	3	309
2019	Visible minority	28	42	23	1	2	3	73	3	55
2019	Non-visible minority	59	26	8	2	3	2	87	4	251

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	52	29	12	4	3	0	0	81	7	66
2020	Non-visible minority	52	30	8	6	3	0	0	82	10	310
2019	Visible minority	33	41	9	11	2	0	3	76	14	55
2019	Non-visible minority	44	33	9	11	3	0	0	77	14	251
2018	Visible minority	40	33	14	9	4	0	0	73	13	48
2018	Non-visible minority	37	39	11	9	3	1	0	77	13	286
2017	Visible minority	40	41	6	9	4	0	0	81	13	47
2017	Non-visible minority	40	38	10	7	4	0	1	79	12	281
2014	Visible minority	37	47	11	3	3	0	0	84	5	37
2014	Non-visible minority	47	35	8	4	4	0	0	83	9	301

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	54	26	9	5	6	0	1	80	11	66
2020	Non-visible minority	60	19	9	6	3	1	1	81	10	309

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	54	24	10	8	4	0	78	12	66
2020	Non-visible minority	57	27	8	5	3	0	84	8	310
2019	Visible minority	35	32	16	14	2	1	68	16	55
2019	Non-visible minority	48	31	10	6	2	1	81	9	251
2018	Visible minority	44	27	11	12	4	3	73	16	48
2018	Non-visible minority	44	33	10	9	3	0	78	12	285
2017	Visible minority	49	32	10	4	6	0	81	9	47
2017	Non-visible minority	42	36	8	8	4	0	79	13	281
2014	Visible minority	45	32	10	8	5	0	76	13	38
2014	Non-visible minority	49	32	9	5	4	0	82	9	301

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	66
2020	Non-visible minority	35	65	310

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	55	19	9	3	2	2	11	85	5	66
2020	Non-visible minority	63	17	7	1	1	2	9	90	2	309

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	56	31	8	1	4	0	87	6	66
2020	Non-visible minority	64	20	7	6	2	0	85	8	308
2019	Visible minority	41	26	17	14	2	0	67	16	55
2019	Non-visible minority	50	31	11	5	3	0	81	8	251
2018	Visible minority	45	27	15	10	3	0	72	13	48
2018	Non-visible minority	43	32	14	6	4	0	75	10	286
2017	Visible minority	47	38	4	7	4	0	85	11	47
2017	Non-visible minority	52	26	10	7	5	0	78	12	281
2014	Visible minority	47	30	13	3	3	5	81	6	38
2014	Non-visible minority	56	26	8	5	4	0	83	9	301

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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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	29	38	19	3	3	8	72	6	66
2020	Non-visible minority	39	35	12	6	3	5	78	9	310
2019	Visible minority	35	33	18	5	4	4	71	10	55
2019	Non-visible minority	32	38	14	7	6	3	72	13	248
2018	Visible minority	28	32	17	4	7	12	68	12	48
2018	Non-visible minority	32	36	18	7	2	5	71	10	287
2017	Visible minority	33	35	15	4	4	9	75	8	47
2017	Non-visible minority	29	33	15	13	5	4	65	19	281
2014	Visible minority	16	42	13	13	3	13	67	18	38
2014	Non-visible minority	31	39	14	7	3	7	75	10	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	23	50	18	3	3	3	75	6	65
2020	Non-visible minority	34	40	13	9	4	0	74	12	309
2019	Visible minority	35	26	20	7	11	0	62	18	55
2019	Non-visible minority	30	35	14	14	6	2	65	20	248
2018	Visible minority	24	32	16	8	17	3	58	26	48
2018	Non-visible minority	22	36	24	13	3	2	59	16	288
2017	Visible minority	31	35	22	8	4	0	67	11	47
2017	Non-visible minority	21	32	20	19	7	2	53	26	281
2014	Visible minority	24	39	16	11	5	5	67	17	38
2014	Non-visible minority	26	41	15	10	6	2	68	16	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	17	45	16	14	4	3	65	19	64
2020	Non-visible minority	24	37	20	13	5	1	62	18	307
2019	Visible minority	17	30	25	17	7	4	49	25	55
2019	Non-visible minority	16	39	17	19	6	3	57	26	249
2018	Visible minority	11	36	23	12	16	3	48	28	48
2018	Non-visible minority	13	29	26	23	6	4	44	30	287
2017	Visible minority	30	22	21	16	7	5	54	24	47
2017	Non-visible minority	16	26	21	24	10	3	43	35	281
2014	Visible minority	16	37	23	10	5	8	58	17	38
2014	Non-visible minority	18	39	22	13	5	3	58	19	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	15	54	14	16	0	2	70	16	66
2020	Non-visible minority	23	35	18	16	6	1	59	23	310
2019	Visible minority	13	41	19	18	9	0	54	27	55
2019	Non-visible minority	16	37	16	22	8	1	53	30	251
2018	Visible minority	10	31	24	17	16	3	42	34	48
2018	Non-visible minority	12	29	26	23	8	2	41	32	288
2017	Visible minority	22	37	17	19	4	2	60	23	47
2017	Non-visible minority	13	29	20	24	10	3	44	35	279
2014	Visible minority	19	37	21	16	5	3	57	21	38
2014	Non-visible minority	16	42	15	18	7	2	60	25	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	26	35	21	13	5	0	61	18	66
2020	Non-visible minority	30	25	25	12	7	1	56	19	310
2019	Visible minority	36	29	30	4	0	0	66	4	55
2019	Non-visible minority	32	27	24	10	5	2	60	15	251

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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	41	41	9	8	1	0	0	82	9	66
2020	Non-visible minority	40	40	12	7	2	0	0	80	8	309
2019	Visible minority	25	48	15	10	2	0	0	73	12	55
2019	Non-visible minority	27	44	16	9	3	0	0	71	13	249
2018	Visible minority	19	54	16	7	4	0	0	73	11	48
2018	Non-visible minority	20	45	19	11	4	1	0	66	14	284
2017	Visible minority	39	36	15	6	4	0	0	75	10	46
2017	Non-visible minority	21	39	19	16	4	1	0	61	20	280
2014	Visible minority	26	45	11	13	3	0	3	73	16	38
2014	Non-visible minority	29	45	13	10	3	0	0	74	13	301

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	17	41	20	16	4	3	59	20	66
2020	Non-visible minority	19	40	20	15	5	1	60	20	309
2019	Visible minority	14	34	23	20	9	1	48	28	55
2019	Non-visible minority	11	31	16	29	11	2	43	40	250

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	26	33	16	10	11	2	2	61	22	66
2020	Non-visible minority	33	31	16	11	5	4	1	67	17	308
2019	Visible minority	13	35	19	20	6	4	3	51	28	54
2019	Non-visible minority	29	32	15	11	7	4	2	65	19	250
2018	Visible minority	26	33	15	12	12	2	0	60	25	47
2018	Non-visible minority	30	40	13	9	3	2	1	73	13	283
2017	Visible minority	28	43	10	9	4	4	2	76	14	46
2017	Non-visible minority	35	42	10	7	4	2	1	79	11	280
2014	Visible minority	23	29	23	3	8	11	3	61	12	38
2014	Non-visible minority	38	35	13	9	3	3	0	75	12	301

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	37	20	10	4	2	65	15	66
2020	Non-visible minority	36	36	19	7	2	1	72	9	308
2019	Visible minority	25	40	18	9	8	0	65	17	55
2019	Non-visible minority	26	39	25	6	4	0	65	10	251
2018	Visible minority	24	40	17	12	7	1	64	19	48
2018	Non-visible minority	27	45	18	6	2	2	74	8	283

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	17	21	26	15	9	13	0	43	28	66
2020	Non-visible minority	24	25	18	12	7	12	2	57	21	309
2019	Visible minority	9	17	18	14	23	11	8	32	45	54
2019	Non-visible minority	16	22	19	13	14	13	4	45	32	251
2018	Visible minority	9	14	25	6	20	16	11	31	34	48
2018	Non-visible minority	14	23	20	13	11	16	3	46	30	282
2017	Visible minority	20	19	23	6	11	13	8	49	21	46
2017	Non-visible minority	13	21	20	13	13	15	4	42	32	280
2014	Visible minority	8	21	13	14	18	26	0	39	43	38
2014	Non-visible minority	17	19	15	15	15	14	5	44	38	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	40	19	8	4	2	68	12	66
2020	Non-visible minority	29	37	14	15	3	2	67	18	309
2019	Visible minority	22	25	18	21	12	2	48	34	55
2019	Non-visible minority	20	38	18	16	5	3	60	21	250
2018	Visible minority	18	26	23	14	20	0	43	34	47
2018	Non-visible minority	17	39	19	16	7	2	57	24	283
2017	Visible minority	20	37	19	16	8	0	58	24	47
2017	Non-visible minority	27	32	15	17	7	2	60	25	279
2014	Visible minority	26	38	10	5	11	11	71	17	38
2014	Non-visible minority	28	39	14	11	6	1	68	18	301

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	19	33	23	16	8	2	0	53	24	66
2020	Non-visible minority	28	32	14	12	10	2	2	63	23	310
2019	Visible minority	19	28	15	14	24	0	0	47	38	55
2019	Non-visible minority	19	34	14	17	13	2	1	54	32	249
2018	Visible minority	17	22	20	19	21	1	0	40	40	48
2018	Non-visible minority	20	25	17	19	15	1	2	47	36	284
2017	Visible minority	24	24	13	19	14	6	0	51	35	47
2017	Non-visible minority	21	29	16	18	14	1	1	51	33	281
2014	Visible minority	18	23	13	16	19	8	3	47	39	38
2014	Non-visible minority	13	26	18	22	15	2	3	42	40	301

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	39	33	9	12	4	0	3	74	17	66
2020	Non-visible minority	50	24	13	4	4	1	5	78	8	310
2019	Visible minority	50	24	11	4	5	0	5	78	10	55
2019	Non-visible minority	48	26	11	7	3	1	3	78	10	251

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	52	29	4	8	4	0	3	83	12	66
2020	Non-visible minority	61	19	11	4	1	0	4	83	5	310
2019	Visible minority	30	31	18	6	7	0	7	67	14	55
2019	Non-visible minority	50	27	14	4	1	1	3	80	5	251

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	52	13	14	3	2	14	1	77	7	66
2020	Non-visible minority	79	8	3	2	0	3	5	94	3	309
2019	Visible minority	48	13	7	9	2	15	5	76	14	55
2019	Non-visible minority	81	8	2	2	1	1	4	94	3	249

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	66	11	4	2	1	0	16	91	3	66
2020	Non-visible minority	81	8	3	0	0	1	6	96	1	308
2019	Visible minority	72	6	0	1	0	2	19	98	2	55
2019	Non-visible minority	82	5	1	0	1	0	10	97	1	249

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	24	48	17	4	4	3	74	8	66
2020	Non-visible minority	31	46	14	6	3	1	78	8	310
2019	Visible minority	12	40	35	10	2	1	53	12	54
2019	Non-visible minority	24	45	17	8	4	3	71	12	250
2018	Visible minority	18	35	30	12	4	1	53	16	48
2018	Non-visible minority	21	43	23	6	4	2	66	11	284
2017	Visible minority	29	29	21	6	7	8	63	14	47
2017	Non-visible minority	28	44	16	7	3	2	74	10	280

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	32	42	17	3	3	3	76	6	65
2020	Non-visible minority	39	41	12	5	2	2	81	7	306
2019	Visible minority	34	40	13	11	1	0	74	13	55
2019	Non-visible minority	36	43	10	7	3	1	80	10	248
2018	Visible minority	41	42	8	0	7	2	85	7	46
2018	Non-visible minority	46	38	11	3	1	0	84	4	284
2017	Visible minority	48	32	13	0	4	4	82	4	47
2017	Non-visible minority	44	42	8	4	1	1	87	5	281
2014	Visible minority	39	35	16	3	3	5	78	6	38
2014	Non-visible minority	49	35	10	2	1	2	87	3	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	21	31	25	9	9	5	55	18	65
2020	Non-visible minority	36	39	13	7	1	3	78	8	307
2019	Visible minority	36	31	21	9	2	0	68	11	55
2019	Non-visible minority	40	38	12	4	2	4	82	6	249
2018	Visible minority	41	28	21	3	7	0	69	9	47
2018	Non-visible minority	45	39	11	2	1	3	86	3	284
2017	Visible minority	39	38	8	6	8	2	79	14	47
2017	Non-visible minority	41	41	11	2	0	3	85	3	281
2014	Visible minority	34	32	18	11	0	5	69	11	38
2014	Non-visible minority	49	30	13	2	0	6	84	2	301

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	21	24	23	15	10	6	0	49	27	66
2020	Non-visible minority	31	34	16	8	3	7	0	70	12	309

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	24	27	19	16	11	3	0	52	28	65
2020	Non-visible minority	49	32	9	4	1	2	2	85	6	310

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	50	41	8	1	1	90	2	66
2020	Non-visible minority	63	28	5	3	1	91	3	308
2019	Visible minority	39	51	10	0	0	90	0	55
2019	Non-visible minority	52	31	11	5	1	83	6	249
2018	Visible minority	47	37	7	7	3	84	9	47
2018	Non-visible minority	54	35	7	3	1	89	4	284
2017	Visible minority	55	36	4	2	4	91	6	47
2017	Non-visible minority	48	38	7	5	1	86	6	280
2014	Visible minority	52	35	8	5	0	87	5	38
2014	Non-visible minority	56	35	6	1	1	91	3	301

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	42	43	8	5	2	0	0	85	7	66
2020	Non-visible minority	50	36	8	4	3	0	0	85	7	307
2019	Visible minority	34	34	22	10	0	0	0	68	10	55
2019	Non-visible minority	39	31	15	10	3	0	0	71	14	250
2018	Visible minority	39	29	16	12	4	0	0	68	16	46
2018	Non-visible minority	32	35	24	7	3	0	0	67	10	283
2017	Visible minority	42	34	17	2	4	0	2	77	6	47
2017	Non-visible minority	34	32	18	10	6	0	0	66	16	281
2014	Visible minority	55	24	11	5	3	3	0	81	8	38
2014	Non-visible minority	45	34	13	2	4	1	0	80	7	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	46	11	3	2	83	6	66
2020	Non-visible minority	49	37	8	4	3	85	6	305
2019	Visible minority	31	37	17	14	2	67	16	54
2019	Non-visible minority	38	33	15	9	5	71	14	250
2018	Visible minority	38	30	12	15	4	68	19	46
2018	Non-visible minority	31	36	20	10	3	67	13	283
2017	Visible minority	37	39	17	4	4	76	7	47
2017	Non-visible minority	32	37	18	9	5	69	14	279
2014	Visible minority	48	33	11	5	3	81	8	37
2014	Non-visible minority	43	38	11	6	2	81	8	301

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	33	40	9	14	4	0	73	18	66
2020	Non-visible minority	45	26	14	6	6	3	73	12	307
2019	Visible minority	24	21	25	14	16	1	46	29	55
2019	Non-visible minority	34	22	15	19	8	1	57	27	250
2018	Visible minority	25	23	26	15	12	0	47	27	47
2018	Non-visible minority	31	24	24	11	7	3	57	18	284
2017	Visible minority	38	26	15	13	6	2	66	19	47
2017	Non-visible minority	29	26	23	12	8	1	56	21	280
2014	Visible minority	42	21	16	10	3	8	69	14	38
2014	Non-visible minority	39	31	15	7	5	3	72	12	301

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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	33	31	36	66
2020	Non-visible minority	26	44	30	310
2019	Visible minority	37	13	49	55
2019	Non-visible minority	32	31	37	251
2018	Visible minority	47	17	37	48
2018	Non-visible minority	30	32	38	286
2017	Visible minority	23	35	43	47
2017	Non-visible minority	23	32	45	280
2014	Visible minority	29	18	53	38
2014	Non-visible minority	28	41	30	301

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	10	38	27	5	17	4	22
2020	Non-visible minority	8	31	48	2	5	6	79
2019	Visible minority	0	25	59	11	5	0	20
2019	Non-visible minority	5	24	57	4	4	5	81
2018	Visible minority	0	41	45	0	14	0	23
2018	Non-visible minority	7	27	46	6	7	6	87
2017	Visible minority	0	43	57	0	0	0	11
2017	Non-visible minority	8	30	59	2	1	0	63
2014	Visible minority	9	47	36	0	9999	9	11
2014	Non-visible minority	8	31	42	13	9999	6	85

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Harassment

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

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	11	89	66
2020	Non-visible minority	6	94	309
2018	Visible minority	15	85	47
2018	Non-visible minority	12	88	286

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	20	12	16	3	1	34	14	62	8	66
2020	Non-visible minority	17	15	13	3	4	39	9	62	13	310
2019	Visible minority	12	5	20	4	4	34	21	38	19	55
2019	Non-visible minority	16	11	16	7	5	34	12	50	21	251
2018	Visible minority	11	4	24	7	1	38	16	31	17	48
2018	Non-visible minority	16	18	16	8	3	28	11	56	18	284
2017	Visible minority	18	15	17	2	4	28	17	59	10	47
2017	Non-visible minority	14	18	14	4	4	34	11	59	15	281
2014	Visible minority	8	8	18	5	8	45	8	34	27	38
2014	Non-visible minority	14	17	17	8	4	32	7	52	19	301

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	27	28	22	3	1	17	2	68	5	66
2020	Non-visible minority	31	36	14	4	2	12	1	76	8	309
2019	Visible minority	31	36	17	4	2	9	0	74	7	55
2019	Non-visible minority	34	30	13	6	4	11	1	73	12	251
2018	Visible minority	29	30	19	5	1	13	3	70	8	48
2018	Non-visible minority	27	40	16	5	2	9	1	75	8	283
2017	Visible minority	35	28	21	2	4	9	2	70	6	47
2017	Non-visible minority	29	35	18	6	2	9	1	71	9	279
2014	Visible minority	24	21	26	5	3	21	0	57	10	38
2014	Non-visible minority	28	36	17	5	2	11	1	73	8	301

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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	66
2020	Non-visible minority	4	96	310
2019	Visible minority	11	89	55
2019	Non-visible minority	8	92	251
2018	Visible minority	14	86	48
2018	Non-visible minority	5	95	286

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	19	14	22	2	3	34	6	55	8	65
2020	Non-visible minority	16	15	14	1	2	44	8	66	6	309
2019	Visible minority	11	14	13	8	3	36	15	50	23	55
2019	Non-visible minority	17	7	17	2	3	42	10	52	11	250
2018	Visible minority	11	7	21	7	0	39	16	39	14	48
2018	Non-visible minority	19	16	16	3	1	36	9	63	8	284
2017	Visible minority	17	9	19	0	2	39	15	55	4	47
2017	Non-visible minority	14	12	12	2	2	45	11	62	10	278
2014	Visible minority	3	3	21	0	3	63	8	18	9	38
2014	Non-visible minority	13	14	17	1	1	45	9	59	4	301

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	27	25	19	6	4	19	0	64	12	66
2020	Non-visible minority	32	35	14	5	2	11	1	77	7	309
2019	Visible minority	29	32	20	4	5	7	2	68	10	55
2019	Non-visible minority	36	26	16	4	3	13	3	73	8	251
2018	Visible minority	32	20	20	5	0	20	3	67	7	48
2018	Non-visible minority	31	34	16	3	1	14	1	77	5	285
2017	Visible minority	35	24	23	0	2	13	4	70	2	47
2017	Non-visible minority	28	29	14	4	1	20	3	75	7	281
2014	Visible minority	16	23	27	0	3	32	0	57	4	38
2014	Non-visible minority	29	30	12	2	0	23	4	80	3	300

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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	36	24	17	6	13	0	3	62	20	65
2020	Non-visible minority	49	20	10	9	6	0	5	73	17	310

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	37	17	3	3	2	77	6	66
2020	Non-visible minority	60	25	11	3	2	0	84	5	307
2019	Visible minority	40	28	21	3	5	2	70	9	55
2019	Non-visible minority	46	31	12	8	3	1	77	11	250
2018	Visible minority	41	28	18	6	8	0	69	14	47
2018	Non-visible minority	49	28	14	5	2	2	79	7	284
2017	Visible minority	58	23	9	0	7	2	83	8	47
2017	Non-visible minority	52	26	10	5	4	3	80	10	279

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	23	22	22	17	14	3	46	31	65
2020	Non-visible minority	14	25	29	18	13	0	39	31	310
2019	Visible minority	18	32	25	20	5	0	50	25	55
2019	Non-visible minority	13	28	31	16	13	0	41	28	250
2018	Visible minority	14	28	32	14	12	0	42	26	47
2018	Non-visible minority	11	22	31	23	13	0	33	36	284
2017	Visible minority	23	31	12	21	13	0	55	34	47
2017	Non-visible minority	13	25	28	17	17	0	38	34	281

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	26	26	19	13	13	3	53	27	66
2020	Non-visible minority	22	28	25	14	10	1	51	24	309
2019	Visible minority	32	20	23	16	10	0	52	26	55
2019	Non-visible minority	14	34	26	15	10	0	48	25	250
2018	Visible minority	11	34	28	12	12	3	46	25	47
2018	Non-visible minority	13	32	27	19	8	1	46	27	283
2017	Visible minority	24	26	22	19	9	0	49	28	47
2017	Non-visible minority	14	29	29	15	13	0	43	28	281

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	16	26	25	14	17	0	2	43	31	65
2020	Non-visible minority	20	25	22	20	12	0	1	45	32	309
2019	Visible minority	24	15	30	16	13	0	2	40	29	55
2019	Non-visible minority	17	24	23	20	14	1	0	42	35	248
2018	Visible minority	10	26	27	17	13	3	4	39	33	48
2018	Non-visible minority	16	24	22	22	15	0	1	40	37	285
2017	Visible minority	24	20	28	17	11	0	0	44	28	47
2017	Non-visible minority	16	25	25	17	18	0	0	41	35	280

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	25	29	19	16	9	0	3	55	25	65
2020	Non-visible minority	35	27	15	13	8	0	1	63	21	308
2019	Visible minority	35	23	21	12	4	0	4	61	17	55
2019	Non-visible minority	32	36	15	7	8	0	2	70	15	250
2018	Visible minority	34	21	15	12	8	0	11	61	22	48
2018	Non-visible minority	33	27	22	9	6	0	2	61	16	283
2017	Visible minority	42	13	15	17	6	2	6	59	25	47
2017	Non-visible minority	32	29	18	10	10	0	2	62	20	281

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	18	34	20	13	15	0	0	53	28	66
2020	Non-visible minority	25	30	22	13	10	1	0	55	22	308
2019	Visible minority	35	23	27	8	7	0	0	58	15	55
2019	Non-visible minority	24	36	22	9	9	0	0	60	18	249
2018	Visible minority	25	28	16	11	21	0	0	52	32	48
2018	Non-visible minority	26	28	24	13	8	0	1	54	21	283
2017	Visible minority	44	19	17	6	15	0	0	62	21	47
2017	Non-visible minority	29	26	24	13	9	0	0	55	22	279

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	22	14	15	10	0	10	57	28	66
2020	Non-visible minority	37	19	19	11	9	0	5	60	20	308

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	28	29	26	7	6	0	3	59	13	66
2020	Non-visible minority	36	31	21	7	4	1	0	68	10	309
2019	Visible minority	27	26	28	15	4	0	0	53	19	55
2019	Non-visible minority	24	36	24	9	5	0	1	62	14	251
2018	Visible minority	7	41	31	19	3	0	0	48	22	47
2018	Non-visible minority	23	33	29	8	5	1	2	57	13	288
2017	Visible minority	32	31	13	15	7	0	2	64	23	47
2017	Non-visible minority	25	37	23	11	4	0	0	62	15	279

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	24	27	22	14	11	0	2	52	25	63
2020	Non-visible minority	23	28	27	15	5	1	0	52	20	308
2019	Visible minority	23	24	19	25	10	0	0	47	35	55
2019	Non-visible minority	16	28	31	18	6	0	1	45	24	250
2018	Visible minority	19	35	16	23	7	0	0	54	30	47
2018	Non-visible minority	13	31	27	18	10	0	1	45	28	288
2017	Visible minority	12	33	14	23	17	2	0	46	40	47
2017	Non-visible minority	12	28	24	24	12	0	0	40	36	279

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	28	29	25	11	6	2	58	17	66
2020	Non-visible minority	34	33	17	10	5	0	68	16	307
2019	Visible minority	14	35	24	17	9	0	49	27	55
2019	Non-visible minority	20	34	24	15	7	0	54	22	251
2018	Visible minority	8	45	14	25	8	0	53	33	46
2018	Non-visible minority	20	33	26	15	6	0	54	20	285
2017	Visible minority	16	31	21	17	15	0	47	32	47
2017	Non-visible minority	22	29	25	17	7	0	51	24	279

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	37	33	16	6	6	3	72	12	66
2020	Non-visible minority	56	26	9	6	3	1	83	9	307
2019	Visible minority	31	30	14	18	7	0	61	25	55
2019	Non-visible minority	41	29	17	7	6	0	70	13	250

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	28	43	15	11	4	0	0	70	14	66
2020	Non-visible minority	31	34	22	8	4	0	0	66	13	307

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	32	37	14	9	4	0	3	72	13	65
2020	Non-visible minority	36	31	21	9	3	0	0	67	12	309
2019	Visible minority	36	30	20	10	4	0	0	66	14	54
2019	Non-visible minority	36	33	17	8	5	0	1	70	13	251
2018	Visible minority	30	36	23	7	4	0	0	66	11	47
2018	Non-visible minority	32	36	19	10	3	0	0	68	13	287
2017	Visible minority	36	27	9	15	11	2	0	64	26	47
2017	Non-visible minority	34	31	19	9	6	0	0	66	15	278

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	49	29	13	8	1	0	78	9	66
2020	Non-visible minority	57	24	12	4	1	1	83	5	307
2019	Visible minority	60	20	15	1	0	4	83	1	55
2019	Non-visible minority	70	18	6	3	2	1	89	5	250
2018	Visible minority	52	25	10	7	0	6	82	7	45
2018	Non-visible minority	67	22	6	4	1	1	89	5	287
2017	Visible minority	63	15	12	4	4	2	80	8	47
2017	Non-visible minority	66	18	10	2	1	3	87	3	280

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	43	30	21	4	0	0	2	74	4	66
2020	Non-visible minority	45	39	11	3	1	0	0	85	4	308

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	76	11	6	3	0	0	5	91	3	66
2020	Non-visible minority	79	13	2	1	0	1	3	96	2	308
2019	Visible minority	70	7	1	3	0	2	16	94	4	54
2019	Non-visible minority	79	8	3	1	1	0	8	94	2	251
2018	Visible minority	61	19	6	0	0	1	14	93	0	47
2018	Non-visible minority	82	10	3	0	0	0	4	96	0	288

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	71	16	6	2	2	0	3	90	4	66
2020	Non-visible minority	86	8	2	1	1	1	2	97	1	307
2019	Visible minority	62	11	9	10	2	3	2	77	13	55
2019	Non-visible minority	79	6	5	4	3	1	2	87	7	251
2018	Visible minority	53	18	6	10	7	3	4	76	18	47
2018	Non-visible minority	78	9	5	2	2	0	4	90	5	288
2017	Visible minority	57	21	2	7	4	2	8	86	12	47
2017	Non-visible minority	79	10	4	2	2	0	2	91	4	281

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	71	18	3	3	2	3	91	6	66
2020	Non-visible minority	72	21	4	1	1	1	94	1	306
2019	Visible minority	53	21	20	3	2	1	75	5	55
2019	Non-visible minority	57	27	10	3	2	0	85	5	250
2018	Visible minority	59	22	8	5	3	4	84	8	48
2018	Non-visible minority	53	29	11	3	3	2	83	6	287
2017	Visible minority	51	30	11	2	2	4	84	4	46
2017	Non-visible minority	58	25	11	2	2	1	84	4	281

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	70	21	3	2	4	0	1	92	6	66
2020	Non-visible minority	70	16	7	3	3	0	2	87	6	304
2019	Visible minority	50	21	15	6	6	1	0	72	13	54
2019	Non-visible minority	60	16	12	7	3	0	0	77	11	250
2018	Visible minority	50	19	4	25	0	0	3	70	26	48
2018	Non-visible minority	54	23	12	5	5	0	1	78	10	286
2017	Visible minority	55	19	12	2	8	0	4	77	10	47
2017	Non-visible minority	61	20	9	4	5	0	1	82	9	280

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	20	0	2	2	0	16	96	4	66
2020	Non-visible minority	68	11	2	1	1	0	17	96	2	307
2019	Visible minority	58	10	13	2	2	1	14	80	5	55
2019	Non-visible minority	58	11	3	2	1	0	26	93	3	247
2018	Visible minority	44	11	4	5	0	0	36	86	8	48
2018	Non-visible minority	41	17	5	2	1	0	33	89	4	286
2017	Visible minority	59	13	7	0	2	0	19	89	3	47
2017	Non-visible minority	57	14	5	1	0	0	22	92	2	281

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	69	14	4	2	1	2	9	93	3	66
2020	Non-visible minority	79	13	4	2	1	0	2	94	2	309
2019	Visible minority	70	16	5	0	2	1	6	92	2	55
2019	Non-visible minority	76	13	4	2	1	0	4	93	3	249
2018	Visible minority	58	21	7	5	0	0	9	87	6	48
2018	Non-visible minority	67	19	5	3	0	0	5	91	3	285
2017	Visible minority	67	7	17	0	2	0	8	80	2	47
2017	Non-visible minority	75	13	5	1	0	0	6	93	1	279

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	51	24	8	8	9	0	0	74	17	66
2020	Non-visible minority	68	18	9	3	1	0	1	87	3	308
2019	Visible minority	65	13	7	6	4	3	1	82	11	55
2019	Non-visible minority	69	16	7	4	3	0	1	86	7	251
2018	Visible minority	55	11	12	11	9	0	3	67	21	48
2018	Non-visible minority	61	22	8	4	2	0	2	85	7	287
2017	Visible minority	41	25	11	9	13	0	2	67	22	47
2017	Non-visible minority	63	19	9	5	2	0	1	83	8	281

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	45	21	14	15	3	0	2	68	18	66
2020	Non-visible minority	52	27	12	7	3	0	0	78	9	309
2019	Visible minority	58	22	7	7	4	1	0	81	12	55
2019	Non-visible minority	60	22	13	3	2	0	1	82	5	248
2018	Visible minority	51	26	15	3	2	2	3	80	4	47
2018	Non-visible minority	50	30	13	6	1	0	1	80	7	286
2017	Visible minority	60	21	10	7	2	0	0	81	9	47
2017	Non-visible minority	57	25	12	2	2	0	2	83	4	281

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	22	40	25	6	6	0	0	62	13	66
2020	Non-visible minority	35	43	18	4	1	0	0	78	4	308

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	9	35	38	13	4	2	45	17	65
2020	Non-visible minority	11	34	37	15	3	0	46	18	310
2019	Visible minority	14	36	34	13	3	0	50	16	54
2019	Non-visible minority	14	36	33	14	3	0	51	17	251
2018	Visible minority	19	30	33	16	3	0	49	18	48
2018	Non-visible minority	8	33	42	12	4	0	42	16	287
2017	Visible minority	18	30	32	13	8	0	48	20	47
2017	Non-visible minority	8	29	37	21	5	0	37	26	281

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	13	15	36	16	18	2	35	29	66
2020	Non-visible minority	9	23	35	25	9	0	34	32	309
2019	Visible minority	12	20	34	23	11	0	33	32	55
2019	Non-visible minority	8	23	38	21	10	0	31	31	248
2018	Visible minority	8	18	45	11	18	0	29	26	48
2018	Non-visible minority	10	21	44	17	7	0	25	31	286
2017	Visible minority	9	19	19	41	7	5	51	30	47
2017	Non-visible minority	9	27	34	22	9	0	31	36	279

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	33	48	5	12	0	2	82	12	66
2020	Non-visible minority	43	42	9	5	1	0	85	6	307
2019	Visible minority	43	42	11	2	0	2	87	2	55
2019	Non-visible minority	42	41	8	8	1	0	83	9	251
2018	Visible minority	29	59	12	0	0	0	88	0	48
2018	Non-visible minority	47	38	8	4	1	2	86	5	284
2017	Visible minority	45	36	13	4	2	0	81	6	47
2017	Non-visible minority	48	39	9	2	2	1	87	4	279

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	35	37	18	8	2	0	0	72	10	66
2020	Non-visible minority	36	36	11	10	5	2	0	74	15	310

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	30	37	17	8	9	0	0	67	17	66
2020	Non-visible minority	47	30	8	10	6	0	0	76	15	310

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	53	28	11	4	1	3	0	83	6	66
2020	Non-visible minority	59	24	8	5	3	2	0	85	7	308

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	29	44	17	3	4	3	75	7	66
2020	Non-visible minority	34	37	14	9	4	1	72	14	308
2019	Visible minority	29	32	15	12	7	5	65	20	54
2019	Non-visible minority	30	35	14	15	6	0	65	21	250
2018	Visible minority	25	38	9	17	8	3	65	26	48
2018	Non-visible minority	20	45	17	10	6	1	66	17	287
2017	Visible minority	23	40	9	15	9	4	65	26	47
2017	Non-visible minority	20	36	14	16	14	1	56	29	281

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	40	47	3	6	2	2	0	88	9	66
2020	Non-visible minority	45	39	7	6	1	1	0	85	8	310

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	32	44	15	5	2	2	0	78	7	66
2020	Non-visible minority	41	37	10	6	4	1	0	79	10	310

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	36	42	15	5	3	0	0	78	7	65
2020	Non-visible minority	39	35	16	5	1	1	2	77	6	310

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	49	34	12	2	1	2	0	85	3	66
2020	Non-visible minority	51	34	7	2	1	2	3	89	4	309

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	61	22	12	3	0	2	0	85	3	65
2020	Non-visible minority	65	22	6	3	1	3	1	90	4	309

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	26	14	8	3	2	0	74	11	66
2020	Non-visible minority	48	35	10	4	1	1	0	85	5	307

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	39	43	11	2	6	0	0	82	7	66
2020	Non-visible minority	57	29	5	5	4	1	1	87	8	310

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	62	26	9	0	1	2	0	90	1	66
2020	Non-visible minority	69	22	5	1	1	1	1	93	2	310

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	7	61	26	7	0	0	0	67	7	16
2020	Non-visible minority	22	48	13	11	1	5	0	74	13	89
2019	Visible minority	14	27	17	42	0	0	0	40	42	13
2019	Non-visible minority	25	45	17	4	3	5	1	74	7	69

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	100	0	16
2020	Non-visible minority	99	1	89

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	6	63	6	25	0	0	0	69	25	16
2020	Non-visible minority	12	30	26	15	16	2	0	42	31	88

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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	17	83	66
2020	Non-visible minority	5	95	307

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	66
2020	Non-visible minority	11	89	308
2019	Visible minority	26	74	54
2019	Non-visible minority	14	86	250
2017	Visible minority	20	80	47
2017	Non-visible minority	14	86	281
2014	Visible minority	18	82	38
2014	Non-visible minority	13	87	301

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	26	74	10
2020	Non-visible minority	37	63	33

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	51	49	10
2020	Non-visible minority	91	9	33
2019	Visible minority	76	24	13
2019	Non-visible minority	91	9	34
2017	Non-visible minority	91	9	38
2014	Non-visible minority	78	22	40

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	73	27	0	0	0	0	100	0	10
2019	Non-visible minority	64	17	7	0	8	4	84	8	28
2017	Non-visible minority	57	33	3	7	0	0	90	7	34
2014	Non-visible minority	71	23	3	0	0	3	97	0	31

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	48	36	7	0	4	2	3	88	5	66
2020	Non-visible minority	55	27	7	4	2	1	2	86	7	308

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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	17	55	26	2	76	24	66
2020	Non-visible minority	13	71	15	1	85	15	310

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	72	28	12
2020	Non-visible minority	70	30	40

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	32	28	16	14	0	0	9	67	15	12
2020	Non-visible minority	44	30	13	8	5	0	0	74	13	40

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	26	9	23	16	9	0	16	42	31	12
2020	Non-visible minority	17	15	16	10	10	0	33	48	29	40

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	50	18	7	6	2	3	14	83	9	66
2020	Non-visible minority	57	17	6	5	2	1	13	86	7	310
2019	Visible minority	42	23	14	4	1	1	14	77	6	55
2019	Non-visible minority	50	17	10	10	7	1	7	72	18	248
2018	Visible minority	61	18	11	4	0	2	5	84	4	47
2018	Non-visible minority	57	14	8	3	5	1	11	81	10	286

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 120. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

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

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

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

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

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

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

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making