2018 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Transportation Safety Board of Canada by Question 89. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

The results of the 2018 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. Positive answers and Negative answers are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 36 41 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 21
2018 Non-visible minority 31 31 10 15 12 0 1 63 27 135
2017 Visible minority 26 29 35 5 6 0 0 55 11 18
2017 Non-visible minority 28 32 14 18 7 0 1 61 26 167
2014 Visible minority 24 46 12 6 6 6 0 75 12 17
2014 Non-visible minority 27 38 11 16 7 0 1 66 23 160
2011 Visible minority 46 39 8 0 0 0 7 92 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 33 41 11 9 4 1 1 75 14 163
2008 Visible minority 24 53 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 17
2008 Non-visible minority 29 41 10 12 6 0 2 71 18 172

Question 2. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 63 22 6 10 0 0 0 85 10 21
2018 Non-visible minority 62 32 4 1 1 0 0 94 2 135
2017 Visible minority 54 40 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 Non-visible minority 60 33 5 2 0 0 0 92 2 165
2014 Visible minority 70 30 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 58 34 6 1 1 0 0 92 2 160
2011 Visible minority 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 61 32 4 2 1 0 0 94 2 164
2008 Visible minority 53 41 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 17
2008 Non-visible minority 59 31 6 2 2 0 0 90 3 172

Question 3. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 48 44 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 21
2018 Non-visible minority 65 27 4 4 0 0 0 92 4 134
2017 Visible minority 60 34 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 18
2017 Non-visible minority 61 32 5 2 0 0 0 93 2 165
2014 Visible minority 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 62 33 3 2 1 0 0 95 3 160
2011 Visible minority 76 24 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 60 35 3 2 1 0 0 95 2 164
2008 Visible minority 65 29 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2008 Non-visible minority 60 33 3 3 1 0 0 94 3 172

Question 4. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 37 35 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 20
2018 Non-visible minority 47 37 6 5 4 0 1 84 10 132
2017 Visible minority 41 31 23 0 5 0 0 72 5 18
2017 Non-visible minority 46 30 11 7 6 0 0 76 13 165
2014 Visible minority 48 29 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 36 38 11 9 4 0 1 74 14 160
2011 Visible minority 45 48 0 0 0 0 7 100 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 38 39 13 5 4 1 1 78 9 164

Question 5. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 55 31 10 4 0 0 0 86 4 21
2018 Non-visible minority 45 32 7 12 4 0 0 77 16 134
2017 Visible minority 44 38 12 0 6 0 0 83 6 18
2017 Non-visible minority 43 36 10 6 6 0 0 79 11 167
2014 Visible minority 58 36 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 43 35 9 11 2 0 0 78 13 160
2011 Visible minority 52 40 0 0 8 0 0 92 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 51 37 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 164
2008 Visible minority 47 41 6 0 6 0 0 88 6 17
2008 Non-visible minority 51 35 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 170

Question 6. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 45 23 8 19 4 0 0 68 24 21
2018 Non-visible minority 32 28 17 11 13 0 0 59 24 135
2017 Visible minority 23 27 23 16 11 0 0 50 28 18
2017 Non-visible minority 27 34 12 14 11 0 1 62 26 167
2014 Visible minority 36 18 23 11 12 0 0 54 23 17
2014 Non-visible minority 27 32 16 14 10 1 1 60 25 160
2011 Visible minority 23 23 23 15 16 0 0 46 31 13
2011 Non-visible minority 21 41 18 14 6 0 0 61 20 163

Question 7. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 51 26 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 21
2018 Non-visible minority 31 41 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 135
2017 Visible minority 22 56 6 6 11 0 0 78 16 18
2017 Non-visible minority 31 39 11 14 5 0 0 70 19 167

Question 8. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 65 30 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 19
2018 Non-visible minority 56 30 6 6 2 0 0 86 8 133
2017 Visible minority 55 23 11 0 11 0 0 78 11 18
2017 Non-visible minority 51 32 10 4 3 1 0 83 7 166
2014 Visible minority 77 23 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 50 32 11 4 2 0 0 82 6 160
2011 Visible minority 54 30 16 0 0 0 0 84 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 48 39 8 4 2 0 0 86 5 164
2008 Visible minority 59 24 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2008 Non-visible minority 54 35 6 2 2 1 0 90 4 172

Question 9. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 40 38 11 6 5 0 0 79 11 19
2018 Non-visible minority 32 29 15 10 14 0 0 61 24 134
2017 Visible minority 28 38 18 0 16 0 0 66 16 18
2017 Non-visible minority 32 37 12 11 9 0 0 68 20 167

Question 10. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 78 17 0 5 0 0 0 95 5 19
2018 Non-visible minority 58 31 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 134
2017 Visible minority 49 33 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 18
2017 Non-visible minority 61 28 6 3 1 0 0 90 4 166
2014 Visible minority 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 64 28 5 3 1 0 0 92 3 159
2011 Visible minority 77 15 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 71 23 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 164

Question 11. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 32 32 21 11 4 0 0 64 15 19
2018 Non-visible minority 33 33 10 10 14 0 0 66 23 135
2017 Visible minority 28 16 23 11 22 0 0 44 33 18
2017 Non-visible minority 35 34 12 12 7 0 0 69 19 167
2014 Visible minority 29 47 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2014 Non-visible minority 21 44 13 12 9 1 1 66 21 160
2011 Visible minority 61 32 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 35 43 11 7 4 0 1 79 11 163

Question 12. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 44 19 21 15 0 0 0 64 15 19
2018 Non-visible minority 32 27 19 10 12 0 0 59 22 133
2017 Visible minority 34 21 17 6 22 0 0 55 28 18
2017 Non-visible minority 31 37 15 7 9 0 0 69 16 167
2014 Visible minority 30 40 24 6 0 0 0 71 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 32 32 16 8 12 1 1 65 20 160

Question 13. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 40 30 15 15 0 0 0 70 15 19
2018 Non-visible minority 32 29 17 12 10 0 0 61 22 134
2017 Visible minority 27 39 12 6 16 0 0 66 22 18
2017 Non-visible minority 33 37 12 9 9 0 1 70 18 166
2014 Visible minority 41 36 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 31 37 11 14 7 0 0 68 21 160
2011 Visible minority 45 39 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 39 37 17 4 2 0 1 76 7 164

Question 14. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 51 40 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 19
2018 Non-visible minority 47 35 11 6 2 0 0 81 7 135
2017 Visible minority 45 27 18 5 6 0 0 72 11 18
2017 Non-visible minority 51 31 10 5 3 0 0 82 7 166
2014 Visible minority 53 47 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 49 32 10 6 2 1 0 82 8 159
2011 Visible minority 84 8 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 56 35 6 4 0 0 0 90 4 164
2008 Visible minority 53 35 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2008 Non-visible minority 52 38 5 3 2 1 0 91 5 172

Question 15. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 20 43 22 12 4 0 0 62 16 21
2018 Non-visible minority 35 28 18 13 5 0 1 64 18 132
2017 Visible minority 28 23 33 11 0 6 0 54 11 18
2017 Non-visible minority 31 37 19 3 6 2 2 71 10 167
2014 Visible minority 42 35 18 5 0 0 0 77 5 17
2014 Non-visible minority 26 41 20 8 4 1 1 68 12 159
2011 Visible minority 24 52 16 8 0 0 0 76 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 27 41 21 6 4 1 1 69 10 164
2008 Visible minority 29 18 29 18 6 0 0 47 24 17
2008 Non-visible minority 26 44 17 9 4 0 1 70 13 172

Question 16a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 14 12 43 15 10 0 6 27 28 21
2018 Non-visible minority 8 23 39 21 6 1 1 28 32 132
2017 Visible minority 16 18 51 15 0 0 0 15 34 18
2017 Non-visible minority 7 25 38 19 8 1 2 28 33 167
2014 Visible minority 0 29 35 29 7 0 0 36 29 17
2014 Non-visible minority 8 28 33 22 6 3 0 29 37 160
2011 Visible minority 0 45 48 7 0 0 0 7 45 13
2011 Non-visible minority 4 19 47 22 8 1 1 30 23 164
2008 Visible minority 24 18 35 24 0 0 0 24 41 17
2008 Non-visible minority 4 24 40 23 8 1 1 31 28 172

Question 16b. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 4 14 30 15 25 6 6 46 20 21
2018 Non-visible minority 8 21 30 25 14 1 1 40 29 131
2017 Visible minority 11 17 16 39 11 0 6 53 30 18
2017 Non-visible minority 5 15 31 28 17 2 2 47 21 167
2014 Visible minority 6 11 12 41 17 13 0 66 20 17
2014 Non-visible minority 3 12 25 30 23 5 1 57 16 160
2011 Visible minority 0 0 47 53 0 0 0 53 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 3 8 28 32 22 1 5 58 12 162
2008 Visible minority 6 24 24 12 18 0 18 36 36 17
2008 Non-visible minority 4 13 27 36 18 1 2 55 17 170

Question 16c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 8 8 43 27 4 4 6 35 18 21
2018 Non-visible minority 16 22 24 21 13 1 2 36 40 129
2017 Visible minority 22 18 20 29 11 0 0 40 40 18
2017 Non-visible minority 17 22 25 19 14 1 2 34 40 166
2014 Visible minority 12 12 23 35 12 6 0 50 25 17
2014 Non-visible minority 16 27 23 17 13 2 1 31 45 159
2011 Visible minority 38 15 32 7 8 0 0 15 53 13
2011 Non-visible minority 12 29 25 19 13 1 2 33 42 164
2008 Visible minority 24 6 35 18 6 0 12 27 33 17
2008 Non-visible minority 12 22 26 23 12 1 3 37 36 171

Question 16d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 15 20 14 25 20 0 6 48 38 21
2018 Non-visible minority 12 14 34 30 8 1 1 39 26 131
2017 Visible minority 11 16 34 22 12 0 6 35 29 18
2017 Non-visible minority 8 14 37 28 11 0 2 40 22 166
2014 Visible minority 0 5 35 30 24 0 6 57 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 10 14 35 28 10 3 1 39 25 159
2011 Visible minority 8 7 32 37 16 0 0 53 15 13
2011 Non-visible minority 4 15 33 32 14 1 2 47 19 163
2008 Visible minority 18 6 41 18 12 6 0 31 25 17
2008 Non-visible minority 5 15 34 33 11 1 1 45 20 171

Question 16e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 20 23 25 14 11 0 6 27 46 21
2018 Non-visible minority 23 27 30 11 7 1 2 18 51 131
2017 Visible minority 17 17 56 6 5 0 0 11 34 18
2017 Non-visible minority 17 24 33 15 7 1 3 23 42 167
2014 Visible minority 29 12 29 12 18 0 0 30 40 17
2014 Non-visible minority 12 22 31 21 7 4 3 30 37 160
2011 Visible minority 15 40 30 7 8 0 0 15 55 13
2011 Non-visible minority 12 25 30 23 8 0 2 32 38 163
2008 Visible minority 12 24 35 12 12 0 6 25 38 17
2008 Non-visible minority 9 22 35 22 9 1 3 32 32 170

Question 16f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 16 14 15 29 8 11 6 45 36 21
2018 Non-visible minority 14 20 29 24 11 0 2 35 35 130
2017 Visible minority 17 11 27 22 22 0 0 44 29 18
2017 Non-visible minority 4 7 34 34 15 3 3 53 12 165
2014 Visible minority 11 6 17 29 17 19 0 57 21 17
2014 Non-visible minority 2 10 30 33 18 3 4 54 13 160
2011 Visible minority 7 14 32 39 8 0 0 47 21 13
2011 Non-visible minority 6 16 26 27 21 1 4 50 22 164
2008 Visible minority 6 24 24 12 18 6 12 36 36 17
2008 Non-visible minority 9 11 27 28 18 2 4 50 21 170

Question 16g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 4 18 37 21 10 4 6 34 24 21
2018 Non-visible minority 18 21 28 23 7 2 1 31 40 131
2017 Visible minority 22 17 32 12 17 0 0 29 40 18
2017 Non-visible minority 15 20 34 16 12 2 1 28 36 167
2014 Visible minority 12 6 41 17 24 0 0 41 17 17
2014 Non-visible minority 18 24 23 17 11 4 2 30 45 160
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My Work Unit

Question 17. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 31 33 10 4 9 0 12 73 15 20
2018 Non-visible minority 25 22 11 14 19 4 5 52 36 135
2017 Visible minority 35 37 0 12 16 0 0 72 28 18
2017 Non-visible minority 26 22 13 10 19 6 3 53 32 167
2014 Visible minority 48 29 17 0 0 0 6 82 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 21 26 16 12 15 5 6 52 30 160

Question 18. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 56 29 0 6 9 0 0 85 15 20
2018 Non-visible minority 39 22 9 14 15 1 0 62 29 135
2017 Visible minority 51 22 11 17 0 0 0 73 17 18
2017 Non-visible minority 44 30 7 8 11 1 0 74 19 166
2014 Visible minority 48 29 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 33 35 10 13 8 1 1 69 21 159

Question 19. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 35 21 6 13 9 10 6 67 26 20
2018 Non-visible minority 17 21 15 14 17 14 2 45 37 134
2017 Visible minority 23 23 22 12 11 11 0 51 25 18
2017 Non-visible minority 14 22 14 13 18 14 5 45 38 167
2014 Visible minority 29 18 22 6 6 19 0 58 15 17
2014 Non-visible minority 12 22 13 17 16 17 3 42 41 160

Question 20. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 56 35 4 0 5 0 0 91 5 20
2018 Non-visible minority 40 30 6 16 8 0 0 70 24 131
2017 Visible minority 47 32 16 0 5 0 0 79 5 18
2017 Non-visible minority 40 34 6 12 6 0 0 75 19 167
2014 Visible minority 60 29 6 0 6 0 0 89 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 41 39 6 8 5 0 1 80 13 160

Question 21. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 52 38 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 20
2018 Non-visible minority 45 31 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 135
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 22. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 47 26 13 4 0 10 0 81 5 20
2018 Non-visible minority 42 27 14 5 10 0 2 71 15 135
2017 Visible minority 33 28 23 6 11 0 0 61 16 18
2017 Non-visible minority 40 29 12 11 6 1 2 70 17 167
2014 Visible minority 54 17 18 5 6 0 0 71 11 17
2014 Non-visible minority 33 34 12 9 8 3 1 69 18 160
2011 Visible minority 53 32 8 0 0 0 7 92 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 28 40 17 9 6 0 1 69 14 163
2008 Visible minority 41 29 18 0 12 0 0 71 12 17
2008 Non-visible minority 26 42 13 10 9 0 1 68 19 172

Question 23. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 55 17 4 13 4 6 0 76 19 19
2018 Non-visible minority 45 24 14 5 8 0 3 71 14 135
2017 Visible minority 28 44 12 6 11 0 0 72 16 18
2017 Non-visible minority 50 23 14 4 5 3 1 77 9 167
2014 Visible minority 54 35 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 17
2014 Non-visible minority 42 27 9 9 6 4 2 74 16 160
2011 Visible minority 54 23 8 8 0 7 0 83 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 49 29 10 7 3 1 1 80 10 164
2008 Visible minority 47 18 12 24 0 0 0 65 24 17
2008 Non-visible minority 41 31 13 5 8 2 1 74 13 172

Question 24. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 57 24 0 5 14 0 0 81 19 20
2018 Non-visible minority 44 28 7 11 7 0 2 73 19 133
2017 Visible minority 44 27 12 11 6 0 0 72 16 18
2017 Non-visible minority 52 18 14 8 7 0 1 70 15 167
2014 Visible minority 54 35 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 17
2014 Non-visible minority 40 32 11 8 7 2 1 74 15 160
2011 Visible minority 69 15 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 43 35 10 7 3 0 1 79 10 162
2008 Visible minority 41 29 12 12 6 0 0 71 18 17
2008 Non-visible minority 39 36 10 5 8 1 2 77 13 172

Question 25. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 57 9 18 4 6 6 0 70 11 20
2018 Non-visible minority 50 25 7 5 10 1 2 77 15 134
2017 Visible minority 40 33 22 0 5 0 0 73 5 18
2017 Non-visible minority 56 22 10 4 6 1 1 79 10 166

Question 26. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 57 20 4 10 8 0 0 77 19 20
2018 Non-visible minority 47 23 10 8 10 0 3 72 18 134
2017 Visible minority 50 11 17 11 11 0 0 61 22 18
2017 Non-visible minority 53 21 10 7 8 0 1 75 15 165
2014 Visible minority 59 24 11 6 0 0 0 84 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 46 27 8 8 10 1 1 74 18 160
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Senior Management

Question 29. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 49 4 29 14 4 0 0 53 18 21
2018 Non-visible minority 27 27 14 13 12 7 1 58 27 135
2017 Visible minority 27 27 23 12 11 0 0 55 22 18
2017 Non-visible minority 21 32 12 14 12 9 0 59 28 167
2014 Visible minority 36 23 12 11 0 18 0 72 14 17
2014 Non-visible minority 32 32 9 15 4 7 0 69 21 160
2011 Visible minority 32 22 14 16 8 8 0 59 26 13
2011 Non-visible minority 37 30 14 7 4 8 0 72 12 164

Question 30. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 45 19 22 4 10 0 0 64 14 21
2018 Non-visible minority 23 25 13 18 18 2 1 49 37 135
2017 Visible minority 34 21 23 6 16 0 0 55 22 18
2017 Non-visible minority 20 29 14 17 19 1 0 50 36 167
2014 Visible minority 30 41 11 0 12 6 0 75 12 17
2014 Non-visible minority 27 31 12 17 9 3 1 60 27 160
2011 Visible minority 30 39 7 0 24 0 0 69 24 13
2011 Non-visible minority 35 32 14 12 6 2 0 68 18 164
2008 Visible minority 12 24 12 6 41 6 0 38 50 17
2008 Non-visible minority 22 34 13 13 16 3 0 57 29 172

Question 31. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 31 18 23 16 6 0 6 52 23 21
2018 Non-visible minority 17 27 13 22 13 7 1 48 38 135
2017 Visible minority 29 21 28 6 16 0 0 50 22 18
2017 Non-visible minority 16 24 16 24 16 4 0 42 41 167
2014 Visible minority 30 35 17 0 12 6 0 69 12 17
2014 Non-visible minority 18 31 14 24 6 7 0 52 32 160
2011 Visible minority 23 31 22 8 16 0 0 54 24 13
2011 Non-visible minority 19 41 17 16 5 2 0 61 21 164
2008 Visible minority 12 18 12 6 47 6 0 31 56 17
2008 Non-visible minority 11 34 24 16 10 4 0 47 28 172

Question 32. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 51 22 10 12 6 0 0 72 18 21
2018 Non-visible minority 16 33 15 13 20 2 1 51 34 134
2017 Visible minority 34 16 22 12 17 0 0 50 28 18
2017 Non-visible minority 18 32 18 13 18 1 0 50 32 167
2014 Visible minority 35 29 12 6 12 6 0 69 19 17
2014 Non-visible minority 23 24 16 18 11 8 0 50 32 159
2011 Visible minority 30 31 8 0 24 7 0 66 25 13
2011 Non-visible minority 24 38 15 14 6 4 0 64 21 164
2008 Visible minority 18 29 18 12 18 6 0 50 31 17
2008 Non-visible minority 22 41 14 15 6 1 0 64 22 171
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 33. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 57 19 18 6 0 0 0 76 6 21
2018 Non-visible minority 38 35 13 8 5 1 0 74 13 135
2017 Visible minority 44 33 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 18
2017 Non-visible minority 40 36 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 166
2014 Visible minority 41 47 6 0 0 6 0 94 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 41 40 8 6 4 2 0 82 9 160
2011 Visible minority 46 38 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 13
2011 Non-visible minority 46 36 8 7 3 1 0 83 10 164

Question 34. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 41 36 4 8 10 0 0 78 18 21
2018 Non-visible minority 30 35 12 10 9 3 1 68 19 135
2017 Visible minority 34 32 12 6 11 6 0 70 17 18
2017 Non-visible minority 33 36 9 10 9 4 0 71 20 166
2014 Visible minority 35 53 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 37 31 11 10 7 3 1 71 18 161
2011 Visible minority 40 29 0 24 0 7 0 75 25 13
2011 Non-visible minority 41 30 11 6 4 5 3 77 11 164
2008 Visible minority 47 35 6 6 0 6 0 88 6 17
2008 Non-visible minority 37 28 11 10 9 3 1 68 20 172

Question 35. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 37 43 10 0 10 0 0 79 10 20
2018 Non-visible minority 26 36 18 10 9 1 0 63 19 135

Question 36. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 39 18 10 19 8 6 0 60 29 21
2018 Non-visible minority 21 17 20 14 11 12 4 45 30 135
2017 Visible minority 17 16 27 12 16 6 6 38 32 18
2017 Non-visible minority 19 25 15 14 13 11 3 50 32 167
2014 Visible minority 36 0 29 6 6 18 6 47 15 17
2014 Non-visible minority 20 22 17 11 14 11 5 49 30 161
2011 Visible minority 16 22 15 8 16 14 9 50 31 13
2011 Non-visible minority 23 26 11 9 9 17 5 62 24 164

Question 37. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 49 22 10 14 6 0 0 71 19 21
2018 Non-visible minority 17 24 17 13 21 7 1 45 37 135
2017 Visible minority 17 32 23 12 17 0 0 49 28 18
2017 Non-visible minority 25 25 14 16 16 3 0 52 33 167
2014 Visible minority 24 30 34 0 12 0 0 54 12 17
2014 Non-visible minority 23 26 22 12 11 5 1 52 25 160
2011 Visible minority 38 31 0 16 8 7 0 75 25 13
2011 Non-visible minority 24 37 17 10 10 2 0 62 21 163
2008 Visible minority 12 24 24 6 29 6 0 38 38 17
2008 Non-visible minority 19 36 13 10 19 2 1 57 30 171

Question 38. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 18 29 14 15 18 6 0 50 35 21
2018 Non-visible minority 8 14 19 17 32 1 9 24 55 134
2017 Visible minority 0 22 39 23 16 0 0 22 39 18
2017 Non-visible minority 10 17 17 17 30 2 7 30 52 167
2014 Visible minority 24 0 35 11 24 5 0 25 37 17
2014 Non-visible minority 11 24 12 17 26 6 3 39 48 161
2011 Visible minority 31 8 15 8 23 15 0 46 36 13
2011 Non-visible minority 8 22 17 21 27 1 5 32 50 163
2008 Visible minority 6 18 6 12 53 6 0 25 69 17
2008 Non-visible minority 5 20 18 16 36 2 2 27 55 172

Question 39. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 29 29 23 14 0 4 0 61 15 21
2018 Non-visible minority 21 31 17 15 11 4 1 55 28 135
2017 Visible minority 17 21 28 12 17 0 6 40 30 18
2017 Non-visible minority 23 34 17 12 11 2 0 58 24 167

Question 40. My department or agency implements activities and practicesthat support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 45 14 25 6 0 10 0 65 6 21
2018 Non-visible minority 34 37 14 3 3 8 1 78 7 134
2017 Visible minority 35 21 33 6 5 0 0 56 11 18
2017 Non-visible minority 34 32 13 3 7 10 0 74 11 167
2014 Visible minority 41 29 24 0 6 0 0 70 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 37 32 17 4 3 5 3 75 7 160

Question 41. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 45 37 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 21
2018 Non-visible minority 35 36 13 4 7 3 1 74 12 134
2017 Visible minority 35 37 23 0 5 0 0 72 5 18
2017 Non-visible minority 32 39 12 7 6 4 0 74 14 167
2014 Visible minority 41 53 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 40 34 10 5 4 6 1 79 10 161
2011 Visible minority 45 24 7 8 8 8 0 75 17 13
2011 Non-visible minority 40 39 9 7 3 2 1 81 9 163

Question 42. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 55 36 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 21
2018 Non-visible minority 45 31 11 4 9 0 0 76 13 134
2017 Visible minority 48 40 6 0 5 0 0 88 5 17
2017 Non-visible minority 46 33 9 6 6 0 1 79 13 167
2014 Visible minority 47 47 6 0 0 0 0 94 0 17
2014 Non-visible minority 49 29 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 161
2011 Visible minority 61 23 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 52 33 4 6 4 1 0 85 11 164
2008 Visible minority 35 24 12 6 24 0 0 59 29 17
2008 Non-visible minority 40 34 9 11 5 1 0 74 16 172

Question 43. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 63 10 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 21
2018 Non-visible minority 39 22 22 5 11 1 0 61 17 133
2017 Visible minority 39 27 12 6 16 0 0 66 22 18
2017 Non-visible minority 38 25 17 10 9 1 0 64 19 167
2014 Visible minority 35 41 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2014 Non-visible minority 47 24 14 9 5 1 0 72 14 161
2011 Visible minority 54 30 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 48 29 13 5 2 2 0 79 7 164

Question 44. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 49 27 10 14 0 0 0 76 14 21
2018 Non-visible minority 35 28 18 8 10 0 0 63 18 134
2017 Visible minority 40 32 6 6 16 0 0 72 22 18
2017 Non-visible minority 37 30 10 12 9 1 0 68 21 167
2014 Visible minority 30 59 0 6 6 0 0 88 12 17
2014 Non-visible minority 43 28 13 10 5 1 0 72 15 161
2011 Visible minority 47 22 15 16 0 0 0 69 16 13
2011 Non-visible minority 46 31 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 163
2008 Visible minority 35 24 6 24 12 0 0 59 35 17
2008 Non-visible minority 42 29 11 13 4 1 0 72 17 171

Question 45. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 39 14 27 4 10 6 0 56 15 21
2018 Non-visible minority 39 22 16 10 7 2 3 64 18 134
2017 Visible minority 29 32 12 6 21 0 0 61 27 18
2017 Non-visible minority 39 25 11 10 7 5 2 70 18 167
2014 Visible minority 30 41 5 6 12 5 0 76 19 17
2014 Non-visible minority 43 22 17 11 6 2 1 66 17 161
2011 Visible minority 45 17 16 8 7 7 0 67 16 13
2011 Non-visible minority 45 22 18 7 4 4 1 70 11 162
2008 Visible minority 41 12 12 12 24 0 0 53 35 17
2008 Non-visible minority 42 24 15 8 6 4 1 69 15 171
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Mobility and Retention

Question 46. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not Sure
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 12 37 50 21
2018 Non-visible minority 17 46 38 134
2017 Visible minority 16 49 35 18
2017 Non-visible minority 22 51 27 166
2014 Visible minority 6 78 16 17
2014 Non-visible minority 21 50 29 161
2011 Visible minority 23 54 23 13
2011 Non-visible minority 18 45 37 164
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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 53. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 12 29 10 0 4 33 11 75 8 21
2018 Non-visible minority 9 19 9 14 20 24 4 40 47 135
2017 Visible minority 6 26 22 6 11 23 6 45 24 18
2017 Non-visible minority 11 11 21 11 11 29 5 33 35 167
2014 Visible minority 23 18 6 6 6 36 6 70 20 17
2014 Non-visible minority 13 15 19 5 10 31 7 45 24 161

Question 54. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 39 37 8 0 4 11 0 86 5 21
2018 Non-visible minority 26 25 17 14 13 5 0 53 29 133
2017 Visible minority 24 31 11 6 11 17 0 66 20 18
2017 Non-visible minority 27 24 15 12 10 12 0 58 25 166
2014 Visible minority 48 29 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 17
2014 Non-visible minority 23 28 18 6 9 15 1 61 18 161
2011 Visible minority 45 25 15 0 8 7 0 75 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 40 33 13 5 1 7 0 79 7 164
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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 55. 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
2018 Visible minority 0 100 21
2018 Non-visible minority 8 92 133

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 57a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 57c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 57d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 57g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 57h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 57k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 57l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 57m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Non-visible minority 0 10

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 16 19 14 0 0 39 11 72 0 21
2018 Non-visible minority 12 12 26 3 6 38 2 41 16 135
2017 Visible minority 12 21 22 0 5 34 6 54 8 18
2017 Non-visible minority 14 12 18 2 5 42 7 52 14 166
2014 Visible minority 18 35 12 6 0 23 6 76 8 17
2014 Non-visible minority 13 12 22 3 2 42 7 49 8 161

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 37 32 15 0 0 15 0 82 0 21
2018 Non-visible minority 26 26 24 4 6 14 0 60 12 134
2017 Visible minority 18 31 29 0 5 11 6 59 6 18
2017 Non-visible minority 31 25 19 2 5 16 1 68 9 167
2014 Visible minority 30 46 12 6 0 6 0 81 6 17
2014 Non-visible minority 28 28 17 4 2 19 2 71 7 161
2011 Visible minority 54 23 15 0 8 0 0 77 8 13
2011 Non-visible minority 41 32 14 2 1 8 0 81 4 164
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 62a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 23 30 20 21 6 0 0 53 27 21
2018 Non-visible minority 28 26 21 11 12 0 1 55 23 134
2017 Visible minority 33 34 11 11 12 0 0 67 23 18
2017 Non-visible minority 37 27 16 7 10 0 2 66 18 166

Question 62b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 11 29 35 12 12 0 0 41 24 21
2018 Non-visible minority 15 33 24 16 12 0 1 48 28 133
2017 Visible minority 22 12 44 5 17 0 0 34 22 18
2017 Non-visible minority 21 30 26 13 9 0 0 52 22 167

Question 62c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 27 14 25 18 16 0 0 41 34 21
2018 Non-visible minority 25 34 19 10 10 1 1 60 21 134
2017 Visible minority 11 23 26 16 17 0 6 36 36 18
2017 Non-visible minority 26 35 15 11 11 0 1 62 23 166

Question 62d. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 11 41 23 4 20 0 0 52 24 21
2018 Non-visible minority 15 22 28 16 16 1 2 39 32 134
2017 Visible minority 16 40 21 0 17 6 0 59 18 18
2017 Non-visible minority 17 26 30 14 11 0 2 45 25 167

Question 62e. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 44 27 20 4 0 0 6 75 4 21
2018 Non-visible minority 52 28 8 5 4 0 3 83 9 133
2017 Visible minority 33 44 11 5 6 0 0 78 11 18
2017 Non-visible minority 50 28 8 5 1 2 6 85 6 166

Question 62f. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 28 35 14 8 6 0 10 69 16 21
2018 Non-visible minority 36 29 19 8 5 0 1 66 14 132
2017 Visible minority 22 38 22 11 0 0 6 65 12 18
2017 Non-visible minority 38 31 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 167

Question 62g. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 33 19 37 4 6 0 0 53 10 21
2018 Non-visible minority 30 32 13 13 11 1 1 63 24 134
2017 Visible minority 28 10 11 22 22 0 6 41 48 18
2017 Non-visible minority 28 32 20 9 10 1 0 60 20 167

Question 62h. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 29 35 10 20 0 0 6 68 22 21
2018 Non-visible minority 23 37 20 11 8 1 1 61 19 134
2017 Visible minority 11 17 44 12 16 0 0 28 28 18
2017 Non-visible minority 21 33 25 12 8 1 0 55 19 167

Question 62i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 37 31 6 14 8 4 0 71 23 21
2018 Non-visible minority 36 27 17 13 6 0 1 64 19 133
2017 Visible minority 23 22 32 12 11 0 0 45 22 18
2017 Non-visible minority 31 29 22 9 8 0 1 60 17 167

Question 62j. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 24 43 23 4 0 0 6 71 5 21
2018 Non-visible minority 36 34 15 10 4 0 1 71 14 134
2017 Visible minority 23 38 23 11 5 0 0 61 16 18
2017 Non-visible minority 39 28 20 8 5 0 0 67 13 167

Question 62k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 53 15 10 4 8 0 10 76 13 21
2018 Non-visible minority 56 26 10 5 2 0 1 83 7 133
2017 Visible minority 49 22 0 17 5 6 0 76 24 18
2017 Non-visible minority 57 27 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 167

Question 62l. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 71 15 4 0 0 0 10 96 0 21
2018 Non-visible minority 78 11 3 1 1 0 5 94 2 134

Question 62m. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 47 31 8 0 4 4 6 86 4 21
2018 Non-visible minority 59 15 10 5 9 0 4 76 14 134
2017 Visible minority 56 11 23 6 5 0 0 66 11 18
2017 Non-visible minority 66 12 7 4 7 1 3 81 11 167

Question 62n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 47 35 0 0 4 0 14 95 5 21
2018 Non-visible minority 58 19 14 2 5 0 1 79 7 134
2017 Visible minority 45 37 11 6 0 0 0 83 6 18
2017 Non-visible minority 54 29 9 4 3 0 2 85 7 167

Question 62o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individuals 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 49 20 12 14 0 0 6 73 15 21
2018 Non-visible minority 46 20 12 10 10 0 3 68 20 132
2017 Visible minority 45 23 10 12 11 0 0 67 23 18
2017 Non-visible minority 51 20 13 5 8 0 3 73 13 164

Question 62p. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 48 18 0 0 0 0 35 100 0 21
2018 Non-visible minority 46 12 6 3 2 0 30 83 8 134
2017 Visible minority 40 22 10 0 0 0 28 87 0 18
2017 Non-visible minority 53 9 6 2 2 0 29 88 5 167

Question 62q. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 65 21 0 0 0 0 14 100 0 21
2018 Non-visible minority 71 18 6 2 0 0 3 91 2 133
2017 Visible minority 69 13 6 0 6 5 0 87 6 17
2017 Non-visible minority 70 20 2 1 1 1 6 95 2 165

Question 62r. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 44 21 6 4 15 0 10 72 22 21
2018 Non-visible minority 74 18 2 2 2 0 2 94 4 134
2017 Visible minority 67 10 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 18
2017 Non-visible minority 73 15 5 1 2 0 4 92 3 167

Question 62s. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 46 35 14 0 0 0 6 85 0 21
2018 Non-visible minority 53 26 13 5 2 0 2 80 7 133
2017 Visible minority 56 33 5 0 6 0 0 89 6 18
2017 Non-visible minority 50 31 10 3 1 1 4 85 4 166

Question 63. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very high
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 10 39 39 8 4 0 0 49 12 21
2018 Non-visible minority 14 36 31 11 8 0 0 50 19 135
2017 Visible minority 11 34 27 22 6 0 0 45 28 18
2017 Non-visible minority 16 30 35 8 11 0 0 46 19 167

Question 64. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/ Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 0 22 33 39 6 0 0 45 22 21
2018 Non-visible minority 9 18 33 26 12 1 1 39 28 134
2017 Visible minority 0 27 39 16 12 0 6 30 29 18
2017 Non-visible minority 11 15 36 27 11 0 0 38 26 165

Question 65. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 45 25 19 4 0 6 0 75 5 21
2018 Non-visible minority 35 40 11 10 4 1 0 76 14 135
2017 Visible minority 28 43 12 0 16 0 0 72 16 18
2017 Non-visible minority 24 38 22 9 5 2 0 64 14 166

Question 66. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 43 23 10 10 8 6 0 71 19 21
2018 Non-visible minority 24 28 17 15 15 1 0 53 30 134
2017 Visible minority 33 27 23 0 16 0 0 61 16 18
2017 Non-visible minority 15 42 13 17 12 1 0 57 29 167
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Compensation

Question 67. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 26 25 18 6 10 10 6 30 70 21
2018 Non-visible minority 29 36 14 10 8 3 1 30 70 133
2017 Visible minority 33 12 23 5 0 21 6 45 55 18
2017 Non-visible minority 39 22 16 8 5 10 0 44 56 166

Question 68a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Missing regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 27 12
2018 Non-visible minority 19 91
2017 Non-visible minority 21 82

Question 68b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Underpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 36 12
2018 Non-visible minority 25 91
2017 Non-visible minority 30 82

Question 68c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Overpayment of regular pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 23 12
2018 Non-visible minority 25 91
2017 Non-visible minority 24 82

Question 68d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 17 12
2018 Non-visible minority 41 91
2017 Non-visible minority 48 82

Question 68e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 0 12
2018 Non-visible minority 7 91
2017 Non-visible minority 0 82

Question 68f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Incorrect or missing retroactive pay

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 40 12
2018 Non-visible minority 38 91

Question 68g. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: Other

Survey year Demographic
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 43 12
2018 Non-visible minority 24 91
2017 Non-visible minority 45 82

Question 69. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issue(s).

Survey year Demographic 0 hours
(%)
1 to 9 hours
(%)
10 to 19 hours
(%)
20 to 29 hours
(%)
30 to 39 hours
(%)
40 hours or more
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 0 67 19 7 0 7 12
2018 Non-visible minority 3 44 13 17 9 13 85
2017 Non-visible minority 3 63 20 7 2 4 82

Question 70. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 33 67 12
2018 Non-visible minority 62 38 90

Question 71. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 14 36 10 23 7 10 0 56 33 12
2018 Non-visible minority 31 29 8 11 10 1 9 67 23 91
2017 Non-visible minority 26 39 12 8 9 1 6 70 17 83

Question 72. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 7 7 19 17 33 17 0 16 60 12
2018 Non-visible minority 7 23 15 17 17 5 17 38 43 91
2017 Non-visible minority 5 21 15 11 16 9 22 38 40 83

Question 73. 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
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2018 Visible minority 54 15 10 0 0 6 15 88 0 21
2018 Non-visible minority 55 6 6 9 10 0 14 70 22 134
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