2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 120. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

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

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

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	45	3	16	9	0	0	72	25	89
2020	Non-visible minority	27	47	3	18	4	0	0	75	22	546

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	73	19	2	2	1	0	2	94	4	87
2020	Non-visible minority	80	15	3	1	1	1	1	96	2	545
2017	Visible minority	73	22	3	0	1	0	1	96	1	77
2017	Non-visible minority	76	16	3	3	1	1	1	94	4	598
2014	Visible minority	76	19	0	2	2	0	2	97	3	62
2014	Non-visible minority	74	17	3	3	1	0	1	92	4	606

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	29	35	11	15	10	64	25	89
2020	Non-visible minority	30	39	9	16	5	69	22	548
2019	Visible minority	42	39	0	16	3	81	19	62
2019	Non-visible minority	41	36	6	11	5	78	16	506
2017	Visible minority	35	34	12	16	4	69	20	77
2017	Non-visible minority	40	34	6	13	7	74	20	599
2014	Visible minority	47	40	2	7	5	86	12	62
2014	Non-visible minority	42	37	6	9	7	78	16	606

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	29	37	10	12	10	2	67	22	89
2020	Non-visible minority	29	43	9	13	5	0	72	19	546
2019	Visible minority	21	50	7	13	10	0	71	23	61
2019	Non-visible minority	24	40	9	18	8	0	64	26	505
2018	Visible minority	28	39	8	15	7	2	69	23	81
2018	Non-visible minority	23	45	8	15	8	0	69	23	565
2017	Visible minority	27	36	13	11	14	0	63	24	77
2017	Non-visible minority	27	39	9	16	8	1	66	24	598
2014	Visible minority	31	37	16	8	8	0	68	16	62
2014	Non-visible minority	25	38	10	17	9	0	64	26	606

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	44	11	8	9	1	1	72	17	88
2020	Non-visible minority	40	34	10	11	4	0	0	75	15	544
2019	Visible minority	31	44	4	15	6	0	0	75	21	62
2019	Non-visible minority	43	34	11	10	3	0	0	77	13	506
2017	Visible minority	42	31	6	14	5	0	1	74	20	76
2017	Non-visible minority	45	37	7	6	4	0	0	83	10	598
2014	Visible minority	41	43	5	7	3	0	0	84	10	62
2014	Non-visible minority	49	34	6	8	3	0	0	83	11	605

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	31	33	10	12	13	1	0	65	25	89
2020	Non-visible minority	36	35	9	12	7	0	0	72	19	546
2019	Visible minority	31	29	8	13	20	0	0	60	32	62
2019	Non-visible minority	36	32	11	12	9	1	0	68	21	506
2018	Visible minority	38	33	8	8	13	1	0	72	21	81
2018	Non-visible minority	38	35	7	10	10	1	0	73	20	560
2017	Visible minority	37	31	13	11	8	0	0	68	19	77
2017	Non-visible minority	34	32	11	12	10	0	1	66	22	598
2014	Visible minority	45	26	13	11	5	0	0	71	16	62
2014	Non-visible minority	37	30	11	13	8	0	0	67	21	606

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	37	38	9	8	7	75	15	88
2020	Non-visible minority	40	41	9	7	3	82	9	545
2019	Visible minority	31	38	11	11	8	69	20	62
2019	Non-visible minority	43	37	9	7	3	81	10	508
2018	Visible minority	38	38	8	10	6	76	16	81
2018	Non-visible minority	39	41	10	7	3	80	10	564
2017	Visible minority	32	43	9	9	6	75	16	77
2017	Non-visible minority	41	43	9	6	2	83	8	599
2014	Visible minority	41	35	14	5	4	76	9	62
2014	Non-visible minority	42	40	8	7	3	82	10	606

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	28	31	21	9	10	0	1	60	19	89
2020	Non-visible minority	29	38	11	14	8	0	0	67	22	548
2019	Visible minority	26	32	12	13	16	0	0	59	29	62
2019	Non-visible minority	29	34	11	14	11	0	0	63	26	508
2018	Visible minority	26	34	12	13	15	0	0	59	28	81
2018	Non-visible minority	24	35	15	14	13	1	0	59	26	562
2017	Visible minority	24	29	14	13	19	1	0	54	32	77
2017	Non-visible minority	25	34	15	13	13	0	1	59	26	599
2014	Visible minority	28	36	14	9	13	0	0	63	22	62
2014	Non-visible minority	21	37	15	14	13	0	0	59	27	606

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	31	39	14	11	4	1	71	15	89
2020	Non-visible minority	33	45	8	10	3	0	79	13	545
2019	Visible minority	38	36	10	8	8	0	74	16	62
2019	Non-visible minority	34	41	11	9	5	0	75	14	504
2018	Visible minority	37	41	11	6	5	0	78	11	81
2018	Non-visible minority	32	41	10	11	6	0	73	17	562
2017	Visible minority	35	34	12	12	6	1	70	18	76
2017	Non-visible minority	34	40	12	10	5	0	74	14	598

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	49	35	6	5	5	0	84	10	89
2020	Non-visible minority	50	37	6	5	1	0	88	7	544
2019	Visible minority	37	39	13	6	5	0	76	11	62
2019	Non-visible minority	49	36	8	4	3	0	86	7	506
2018	Visible minority	53	36	6	3	3	0	89	5	81
2018	Non-visible minority	47	35	10	5	2	1	83	7	563
2017	Visible minority	44	36	10	4	4	1	81	8	77
2017	Non-visible minority	47	35	10	5	3	0	82	8	597
2014	Visible minority	41	43	8	6	2	0	84	8	62
2014	Non-visible minority	43	38	10	5	3	1	81	9	606

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	31	34	17	8	10	0	65	18	89
2020	Non-visible minority	33	37	12	10	8	0	70	18	545
2019	Visible minority	33	35	8	10	13	0	68	23	61
2019	Non-visible minority	35	32	10	11	12	0	67	23	508
2018	Visible minority	24	39	13	7	16	1	64	23	81
2018	Non-visible minority	32	34	12	13	9	0	66	22	564
2017	Visible minority	33	30	12	5	19	1	64	24	76
2017	Non-visible minority	28	38	12	11	11	0	66	22	599

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	57	28	9	4	2	85	6	88
2020	Non-visible minority	55	33	8	3	1	88	4	545
2019	Visible minority	52	33	8	2	5	85	6	62
2019	Non-visible minority	59	31	7	2	1	90	3	503
2018	Visible minority	55	34	6	5	0	89	5	81
2018	Non-visible minority	55	35	8	2	1	90	3	560
2017	Visible minority	56	31	10	1	1	87	3	76
2017	Non-visible minority	59	32	5	2	1	91	3	596
2014	Visible minority	73	24	0	2	1	97	3	62
2014	Non-visible minority	70	23	5	1	1	93	2	606

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	35	29	15	7	14	0	0	64	21	89
2020	Non-visible minority	34	39	10	10	7	1	0	73	17	545
2019	Visible minority	29	31	10	19	11	0	0	60	30	62
2019	Non-visible minority	33	34	10	15	8	0	0	67	23	507
2018	Visible minority	30	37	7	12	12	0	1	68	25	80
2018	Non-visible minority	28	39	12	12	8	0	0	67	21	563
2017	Visible minority	33	30	16	9	13	0	0	63	21	76
2017	Non-visible minority	29	39	12	12	8	0	0	68	20	595
2014	Visible minority	17	46	12	17	8	0	0	63	25	61
2014	Non-visible minority	21	41	11	14	12	0	0	62	26	606

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	35	30	17	6	12	0	65	18	89
2020	Non-visible minority	35	35	16	9	5	0	70	14	547
2019	Visible minority	31	27	15	15	13	0	58	28	62
2019	Non-visible minority	33	32	17	10	8	0	65	18	507
2018	Visible minority	28	33	15	13	9	1	62	22	79
2018	Non-visible minority	31	33	17	11	7	0	64	19	562
2017	Visible minority	21	42	12	11	15	0	63	25	77
2017	Non-visible minority	33	31	18	9	7	0	65	17	596
2014	Visible minority	29	34	13	12	12	0	63	23	61
2014	Non-visible minority	29	37	13	13	9	0	66	22	604

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	32	37	15	6	10	69	16	89
2020	Non-visible minority	27	42	10	16	5	69	21	540
2019	Visible minority	32	31	15	13	9	63	22	60
2019	Non-visible minority	24	41	11	16	8	65	24	501
2018	Visible minority	24	39	13	10	14	63	24	81
2018	Non-visible minority	26	35	14	14	11	61	25	564
2017	Visible minority	28	39	13	9	11	67	20	77
2017	Non-visible minority	27	39	12	11	9	67	21	595
2014	Visible minority	25	44	10	13	8	69	21	62
2014	Non-visible minority	28	38	12	12	9	66	21	605

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	49	33	9	5	5	0	82	10	89
2020	Non-visible minority	42	40	9	7	1	0	83	9	548
2019	Visible minority	35	40	17	5	3	0	75	8	61
2019	Non-visible minority	45	37	10	6	2	0	82	8	508
2018	Visible minority	50	26	11	5	9	0	76	14	81
2018	Non-visible minority	41	40	10	5	3	0	81	8	562
2017	Visible minority	40	38	9	7	5	1	79	12	77
2017	Non-visible minority	44	41	8	4	2	0	86	6	593
2014	Visible minority	48	37	7	3	5	0	85	8	62
2014	Non-visible minority	46	37	9	5	2	0	84	8	606

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	23	28	22	13	15	0	51	27	89
2020	Non-visible minority	19	29	22	16	15	0	48	31	545
2019	Visible minority	29	33	20	5	13	0	62	18	61
2019	Non-visible minority	19	30	22	13	16	0	49	29	502
2018	Visible minority	24	36	17	5	17	0	61	22	81
2018	Non-visible minority	23	29	21	12	14	0	53	26	565
2017	Visible minority	29	31	19	10	9	3	62	19	77
2017	Non-visible minority	21	35	20	14	10	1	56	24	599
2014	Visible minority	30	34	22	7	7	0	64	14	62
2014	Non-visible minority	24	32	19	14	12	1	56	25	606

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	10	11	38	23	14	1	2	39	22	88
2020	Non-visible minority	6	17	33	30	12	1	1	42	24	544
2019	Visible minority	7	18	27	42	5	0	2	48	25	62
2019	Non-visible minority	7	15	31	29	15	1	1	46	23	507
2018	Visible minority	6	21	22	29	13	0	9	45	30	81
2018	Non-visible minority	6	16	29	31	16	1	1	48	22	562
2017	Visible minority	5	8	32	32	14	3	7	51	14	77
2017	Non-visible minority	6	16	26	29	19	2	2	50	23	595
2014	Visible minority	9	17	27	32	9	0	5	44	28	62
2014	Non-visible minority	7	17	32	25	16	1	4	42	24	603

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	7	11	24	29	23	5	1	55	20	88
2020	Non-visible minority	6	11	24	33	24	1	2	58	17	544
2019	Visible minority	10	22	16	31	19	2	0	51	33	62
2019	Non-visible minority	10	16	27	24	20	1	1	46	27	505
2018	Visible minority	12	21	19	19	17	5	6	40	38	81
2018	Non-visible minority	8	18	26	28	18	2	2	47	26	562
2017	Visible minority	7	12	24	25	15	5	12	48	23	77
2017	Non-visible minority	5	12	23	28	26	3	3	57	18	595
2014	Visible minority	14	6	26	34	13	2	5	50	22	62
2014	Non-visible minority	7	13	24	28	22	2	3	53	21	604

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	10	14	31	26	12	5	2	41	26	88
2020	Non-visible minority	6	15	32	29	13	1	3	44	22	545
2019	Visible minority	16	17	31	22	12	0	2	35	34	62
2019	Non-visible minority	9	16	26	28	19	1	1	48	25	506
2018	Visible minority	11	19	27	22	16	2	4	40	32	81
2018	Non-visible minority	9	15	31	24	16	1	3	42	26	561
2017	Visible minority	13	11	30	26	9	6	6	39	27	77
2017	Non-visible minority	8	16	30	24	17	2	3	43	25	596
2014	Visible minority	25	12	23	24	9	0	7	35	40	62
2014	Non-visible minority	13	20	29	20	14	0	4	35	35	603

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	7	10	30	35	14	2	2	51	18	87
2020	Non-visible minority	3	11	38	32	14	1	1	47	15	541
2019	Visible minority	8	10	30	32	18	0	2	51	18	62
2019	Non-visible minority	5	11	36	32	15	0	1	48	16	503
2018	Visible minority	5	13	24	32	20	2	4	55	19	79
2018	Non-visible minority	4	10	32	37	14	0	3	53	14	560
2017	Visible minority	4	14	23	37	18	4	1	58	19	77
2017	Non-visible minority	4	11	29	33	20	1	3	54	16	591
2014	Visible minority	5	16	29	27	17	0	7	47	22	61
2014	Non-visible minority	2	11	29	37	17	0	3	56	13	604

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	21	18	29	18	11	0	3	29	41	88
2020	Non-visible minority	18	23	28	18	10	2	1	28	43	544
2019	Visible minority	22	17	20	21	19	0	0	41	40	62
2019	Non-visible minority	25	25	25	12	9	1	1	22	52	505
2018	Visible minority	22	25	19	16	11	1	5	29	50	81
2018	Non-visible minority	24	24	29	13	9	1	1	22	48	560
2017	Visible minority	11	24	19	22	14	3	6	40	39	76
2017	Non-visible minority	15	20	29	20	11	1	4	33	37	596
2014	Visible minority	19	20	27	15	12	0	7	29	42	62
2014	Non-visible minority	16	24	30	17	11	1	2	28	41	603

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	14	7	27	22	18	9	3	45	24	88
2020	Non-visible minority	9	15	25	29	16	3	2	48	26	544
2019	Visible minority	19	11	22	15	25	2	6	44	33	61
2019	Non-visible minority	20	19	25	18	13	1	3	33	41	505
2018	Visible minority	13	20	22	17	17	4	7	38	37	81
2018	Non-visible minority	16	18	25	23	15	1	2	39	35	561
2017	Visible minority	9	16	22	33	6	5	8	46	29	77
2017	Non-visible minority	10	14	28	23	16	4	5	43	26	595
2014	Visible minority	7	17	24	24	16	3	8	46	27	61
2014	Non-visible minority	10	13	22	30	18	2	5	52	25	602

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	13	20	25	20	15	5	2	37	36	88
2020	Non-visible minority	7	17	37	22	14	1	2	37	25	543
2019	Visible minority	13	15	25	25	22	0	2	47	28	62
2019	Non-visible minority	9	19	34	19	15	2	2	35	30	506
2018	Visible minority	15	10	32	18	14	4	6	36	28	81
2018	Non-visible minority	11	20	31	20	13	2	2	35	32	560
2017	Visible minority	12	14	35	16	8	3	11	28	31	77
2017	Non-visible minority	8	18	36	18	13	4	3	34	28	596
2014	Visible minority	18	15	26	19	9	2	12	32	38	61
2014	Non-visible minority	15	21	32	18	11	1	2	30	37	604

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	21	14	43	12	5	2	2	18	36	88
2020	Non-visible minority	8	26	41	17	8	1	0	25	34	545
2019	Visible minority	21	16	28	15	16	0	3	32	39	61
2019	Non-visible minority	13	27	33	17	8	0	1	26	40	508

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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	22	19	29	5	15	8	2	46	22	89
2020	Non-visible minority	23	28	17	13	10	8	2	56	25	546
2019	Visible minority	24	22	21	13	18	2	0	47	31	62
2019	Non-visible minority	22	26	17	14	13	6	1	52	30	506
2018	Visible minority	19	30	17	10	22	1	1	50	33	81
2018	Non-visible minority	16	29	18	16	12	6	2	50	31	562
2017	Visible minority	18	26	10	14	17	8	6	52	37	77
2017	Non-visible minority	21	25	15	17	14	3	4	50	33	598
2014	Visible minority	24	32	14	5	15	6	4	63	22	61
2014	Non-visible minority	23	28	14	16	14	3	2	54	32	605

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	32	30	10	7	21	0	0	61	29	89
2020	Non-visible minority	42	26	10	12	8	2	0	69	21	545
2019	Visible minority	31	19	19	13	18	0	0	50	31	62
2019	Non-visible minority	36	29	7	16	10	2	0	66	27	506
2018	Visible minority	27	26	8	13	25	0	0	54	38	81
2018	Non-visible minority	31	31	7	15	13	1	0	64	29	562
2017	Visible minority	37	26	11	11	15	0	0	63	25	77
2017	Non-visible minority	34	29	10	14	12	1	1	63	26	599
2014	Visible minority	39	27	5	9	15	5	0	69	25	62
2014	Non-visible minority	32	31	10	13	14	1	0	63	27	605

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	42	32	10	7	9	0	74	16	89
2020	Non-visible minority	47	33	7	9	5	1	80	13	545
2019	Visible minority	38	29	15	10	8	0	67	18	62
2019	Non-visible minority	44	31	7	11	6	0	76	17	502
2018	Visible minority	37	37	6	9	11	0	73	20	81
2018	Non-visible minority	39	36	10	10	5	0	74	16	561
2017	Visible minority	37	35	10	10	6	2	73	16	77
2017	Non-visible minority	38	37	8	10	7	0	75	17	598
2014	Visible minority	33	44	2	12	8	2	78	20	62
2014	Non-visible minority	36	39	9	12	5	0	74	17	606

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	33	38	13	7	7	1	0	72	14	89
2020	Non-visible minority	43	33	11	6	4	2	0	78	10	542
2019	Visible minority	37	32	13	8	10	0	0	69	18	62
2019	Non-visible minority	41	36	11	7	5	1	0	77	12	504
2018	Visible minority	39	33	14	4	8	1	1	74	12	81
2018	Non-visible minority	35	40	10	9	4	1	0	77	13	561

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	30	21	14	11	18	6	0	54	31	89
2020	Non-visible minority	47	24	11	6	5	5	3	76	12	546

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	42	18	26	8	4	0	2	61	12	89
2020	Non-visible minority	48	25	14	5	3	1	3	76	9	546
2019	Visible minority	37	23	19	7	10	0	5	63	17	61
2019	Non-visible minority	44	24	18	5	4	1	4	71	10	507

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	39	33	11	8	6	1	1	74	15	88
2020	Non-visible minority	40	31	10	9	8	1	0	72	17	543
2019	Visible minority	40	26	12	5	18	0	0	66	23	62
2019	Non-visible minority	38	33	10	12	7	0	0	71	19	508
2018	Visible minority	39	31	11	6	10	0	1	72	17	80
2018	Non-visible minority	35	32	13	12	6	0	0	68	19	566
2017	Visible minority	32	34	9	9	15	0	1	67	24	76
2017	Non-visible minority	34	34	12	10	9	0	1	69	20	596
2014	Visible minority	47	23	10	9	11	1	0	70	20	62
2014	Non-visible minority	37	33	11	10	8	1	0	71	18	606

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	43	28	14	9	5	1	0	72	14	89
2020	Non-visible minority	49	21	15	6	6	2	1	73	12	541

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	43	28	9	7	10	0	3	73	17	89
2020	Non-visible minority	43	27	11	10	7	1	0	72	17	548
2019	Visible minority	38	26	11	7	18	0	0	64	25	62
2019	Non-visible minority	41	30	10	11	7	1	1	71	19	506
2018	Visible minority	41	25	13	6	12	1	2	68	19	80
2018	Non-visible minority	42	29	12	11	6	1	0	71	17	564
2017	Visible minority	38	29	11	8	11	1	1	69	20	76
2017	Non-visible minority	39	30	10	11	8	1	1	70	19	598
2014	Visible minority	43	31	7	10	9	0	0	74	19	62
2014	Non-visible minority	38	30	10	11	9	1	1	70	20	605

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	41	59	89
2020	Non-visible minority	44	56	548

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	52	17	8	6	4	5	8	80	11	89
2020	Non-visible minority	63	17	6	2	1	2	9	89	4	547

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	47	28	12	6	6	0	2	76	12	89
2020	Non-visible minority	53	24	9	7	4	1	1	79	12	547
2019	Visible minority	46	27	7	10	11	0	0	72	21	62
2019	Non-visible minority	48	28	10	7	7	0	0	76	14	508
2018	Visible minority	46	28	13	3	10	0	0	74	13	80
2018	Non-visible minority	49	27	10	8	6	0	0	76	14	563
2017	Visible minority	41	23	17	8	12	0	0	63	20	77
2017	Non-visible minority	50	24	9	7	9	0	0	75	16	598
2014	Visible minority	52	29	5	3	11	0	0	81	14	62
2014	Non-visible minority	49	28	10	7	6	0	0	77	13	606

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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	36	26	15	6	11	6	66	18	89
2020	Non-visible minority	45	27	11	7	7	4	75	14	546
2019	Visible minority	29	32	11	10	16	2	62	27	62
2019	Non-visible minority	40	28	12	10	7	4	71	17	508
2018	Visible minority	36	20	22	5	13	4	58	19	80
2018	Non-visible minority	39	28	14	7	7	4	71	14	565
2017	Visible minority	37	31	14	3	11	5	71	14	77
2017	Non-visible minority	40	30	12	7	6	4	73	14	599
2014	Visible minority	39	21	11	10	17	3	62	27	62
2014	Non-visible minority	41	29	14	7	5	4	73	13	606

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	35	30	14	6	12	3	67	18	89
2020	Non-visible minority	39	28	14	9	8	2	69	17	545
2019	Visible minority	29	25	18	11	16	0	54	28	61
2019	Non-visible minority	34	30	12	12	11	1	65	23	508
2018	Visible minority	27	29	22	8	14	0	56	22	79
2018	Non-visible minority	31	32	13	11	11	1	64	23	562
2017	Visible minority	32	24	11	12	18	3	58	31	77
2017	Non-visible minority	34	30	12	12	10	1	65	22	598
2014	Visible minority	29	22	15	16	16	2	52	33	62
2014	Non-visible minority	32	32	13	12	9	1	65	22	606

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	31	21	22	9	11	4	1	55	22	88
2020	Non-visible minority	28	33	15	14	9	3	0	62	23	545
2019	Visible minority	27	27	17	13	14	0	2	56	27	62
2019	Non-visible minority	24	30	14	15	11	4	0	57	28	507
2018	Visible minority	21	27	22	12	17	1	0	49	29	80
2018	Non-visible minority	23	29	17	15	13	3	0	53	29	561
2017	Visible minority	23	27	15	10	18	7	0	54	30	77
2017	Non-visible minority	23	30	16	15	12	4	0	55	28	598
2014	Visible minority	18	25	23	14	13	5	2	46	29	62
2014	Non-visible minority	22	29	14	18	12	5	0	53	32	604

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	30	35	13	10	12	0	65	22	89
2020	Non-visible minority	29	31	12	17	10	1	60	27	546
2019	Visible minority	26	23	19	13	19	0	48	32	62
2019	Non-visible minority	21	31	14	16	16	2	53	32	508
2018	Visible minority	27	24	13	15	22	0	50	37	80
2018	Non-visible minority	18	30	16	19	16	2	49	35	565
2017	Visible minority	20	33	9	16	18	3	55	35	76
2017	Non-visible minority	18	30	14	20	14	3	50	36	595
2014	Visible minority	14	26	23	21	13	3	41	35	62
2014	Non-visible minority	18	31	16	17	14	3	51	32	605

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	33	8	9	8	15	14	11	56	31	89
2020	Non-visible minority	40	16	10	6	8	13	7	70	18	548
2019	Visible minority	45	13	10	3	14	8	6	68	20	62
2019	Non-visible minority	40	14	9	6	11	15	6	68	21	507

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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	31	40	16	4	9	1	0	71	12	89
2020	Non-visible minority	29	41	16	8	4	2	0	72	12	548
2019	Visible minority	23	40	19	8	10	0	0	63	18	62
2019	Non-visible minority	28	39	16	9	7	1	0	68	16	505
2018	Visible minority	26	34	24	7	9	0	0	60	16	80
2018	Non-visible minority	22	41	19	11	6	1	0	64	17	565
2017	Visible minority	27	30	16	16	11	0	0	58	27	74
2017	Non-visible minority	25	37	21	10	6	1	1	63	16	597
2014	Visible minority	21	35	25	10	6	3	0	58	17	62
2014	Non-visible minority	27	39	18	8	6	3	0	68	14	606

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	25	27	17	11	18	2	53	29	87
2020	Non-visible minority	18	39	18	16	8	2	58	24	544
2019	Visible minority	18	21	23	19	18	2	39	38	62
2019	Non-visible minority	13	33	20	18	13	4	48	32	502

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	28	34	15	7	12	3	0	65	20	89
2020	Non-visible minority	41	33	12	7	5	1	0	75	13	546
2019	Visible minority	29	27	13	13	17	2	0	57	30	62
2019	Non-visible minority	39	33	11	8	7	1	0	74	15	506
2018	Visible minority	31	33	15	9	9	4	0	66	18	81
2018	Non-visible minority	38	35	11	9	6	1	1	74	15	561
2017	Visible minority	37	32	11	7	11	3	0	70	18	76
2017	Non-visible minority	43	32	10	8	4	2	1	77	12	596
2014	Visible minority	38	30	12	10	2	5	3	74	13	62
2014	Non-visible minority	51	31	7	6	3	2	0	84	9	606

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	34	28	14	9	12	3	64	22	89
2020	Non-visible minority	41	34	15	5	4	1	76	9	542
2019	Visible minority	25	29	16	11	20	0	53	31	62
2019	Non-visible minority	37	32	17	7	6	0	69	14	501
2018	Visible minority	30	25	22	9	14	1	55	23	81
2018	Non-visible minority	32	36	20	7	5	1	68	13	563

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	18	26	10	8	27	8	1	49	39	89
2020	Non-visible minority	20	21	17	15	15	9	2	47	34	545
2019	Visible minority	16	21	14	7	36	6	0	40	46	62
2019	Non-visible minority	19	20	15	17	19	10	1	44	40	504
2018	Visible minority	16	14	15	17	31	6	0	32	52	81
2018	Non-visible minority	16	23	15	18	18	8	2	43	40	558
2017	Visible minority	9	18	15	12	24	21	1	35	46	76
2017	Non-visible minority	16	19	14	18	18	12	2	41	42	597
2014	Visible minority	12	30	3	22	21	10	2	48	49	62
2014	Non-visible minority	17	20	15	19	17	10	2	42	41	606

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	25	27	14	9	22	2	1	54	32	88
2020	Non-visible minority	21	34	14	17	12	2	1	57	29	542
2019	Visible minority	18	28	10	14	28	2	0	48	43	62
2019	Non-visible minority	21	28	16	17	17	1	0	49	34	506
2018	Visible minority	19	20	17	16	26	1	1	40	43	81
2018	Non-visible minority	19	27	17	20	15	2	0	47	36	566
2017	Visible minority	19	17	18	9	29	7	0	39	41	77
2017	Non-visible minority	20	31	13	17	16	2	0	53	34	598
2014	Visible minority	20	22	22	10	23	3	0	43	34	62
2014	Non-visible minority	18	33	14	19	14	3	0	52	34	605

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	22	22	9	11	29	3	4	47	44	89
2020	Non-visible minority	18	27	14	16	20	3	2	48	38	545
2019	Visible minority	8	27	11	16	35	3	0	36	52	62
2019	Non-visible minority	19	22	12	17	26	2	2	43	44	508
2018	Visible minority	16	12	11	10	46	4	1	29	59	81
2018	Non-visible minority	13	23	12	20	27	1	3	38	50	564
2017	Visible minority	10	15	15	9	38	11	1	29	53	77
2017	Non-visible minority	17	23	12	16	27	2	2	42	45	599
2014	Visible minority	21	12	11	15	38	3	0	34	54	62
2014	Non-visible minority	13	19	15	18	27	2	4	35	49	604

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	42	18	20	7	8	2	4	63	16	89
2020	Non-visible minority	44	25	13	7	5	1	3	73	13	548
2019	Visible minority	55	20	10	0	5	5	5	84	6	61
2019	Non-visible minority	49	21	15	6	5	2	3	73	11	506

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	38	22	17	12	7	1	3	63	20	89
2020	Non-visible minority	47	22	15	7	4	2	2	72	12	547
2019	Visible minority	37	14	14	15	17	2	2	53	32	62
2019	Non-visible minority	37	27	18	6	9	1	2	66	15	506

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	43	14	14	9	9	7	4	63	21	89
2020	Non-visible minority	78	7	4	1	2	3	4	92	4	546
2019	Visible minority	44	16	10	12	8	8	2	67	23	61
2019	Non-visible minority	77	7	3	3	2	4	4	92	5	505

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	56	12	11	4	4	4	9	78	9	89
2020	Non-visible minority	77	9	5	3	1	1	5	91	4	546
2019	Visible minority	60	12	5	2	3	0	18	88	6	62
2019	Non-visible minority	81	5	2	1	2	2	7	95	3	502

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	30	16	9	14	2	1	59	24	89
2020	Non-visible minority	25	42	16	10	5	3	0	69	15	547
2019	Visible minority	21	30	15	18	13	2	0	53	32	62
2019	Non-visible minority	21	40	16	14	6	3	0	63	21	508
2018	Visible minority	22	17	24	16	14	6	1	43	32	81
2018	Non-visible minority	19	36	20	13	8	3	1	57	22	562
2017	Visible minority	17	22	16	16	17	10	1	44	37	77
2017	Non-visible minority	21	34	21	11	10	3	0	56	22	598

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	30	28	16	13	11	2	60	24	89
2020	Non-visible minority	34	42	10	8	4	2	77	12	547
2019	Visible minority	23	31	15	13	15	3	56	29	61
2019	Non-visible minority	32	38	13	7	8	2	71	15	505
2018	Visible minority	26	32	19	9	14	0	58	23	80
2018	Non-visible minority	36	38	12	8	5	2	75	13	562
2017	Visible minority	29	32	13	8	12	5	65	21	77
2017	Non-visible minority	33	40	12	8	4	2	75	13	599
2014	Visible minority	33	25	21	8	12	1	58	20	62
2014	Non-visible minority	39	36	13	5	4	3	77	9	606

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

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	29	34	13	9	13	2	0	64	23	89
2020	Non-visible minority	36	38	14	4	4	3	0	76	9	546
2019	Visible minority	26	36	16	10	12	2	0	62	22	62
2019	Non-visible minority	42	30	15	5	6	3	0	74	11	504
2018	Visible minority	21	35	15	10	14	5	0	59	25	81
2018	Non-visible minority	35	33	17	6	5	5	0	72	11	563
2017	Visible minority	25	23	16	5	22	8	0	52	30	77
2017	Non-visible minority	34	32	18	5	5	7	0	71	10	599
2014	Visible minority	33	27	15	9	10	7	0	63	21	62
2014	Non-visible minority	40	32	17	4	2	5	1	75	6	605

Question 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	25	26	20	8	16	5	1	54	25	89
2020	Non-visible minority	38	35	15	4	3	5	1	77	7	545

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	27	28	13	11	19	2	1	57	30	89
2020	Non-visible minority	47	27	9	6	5	4	1	79	12	548

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	45	35	5	7	7	1	81	14	89
2020	Non-visible minority	52	30	8	7	2	0	82	9	546
2019	Visible minority	33	34	13	10	10	0	67	20	61
2019	Non-visible minority	49	32	6	8	5	0	81	13	507
2018	Visible minority	36	39	10	6	9	0	75	15	81
2018	Non-visible minority	46	35	8	6	5	0	81	11	562
2017	Visible minority	40	36	8	4	10	1	77	15	77
2017	Non-visible minority	47	35	7	6	5	0	82	11	598
2014	Visible minority	45	36	6	3	10	0	81	13	62
2014	Non-visible minority	49	34	6	5	5	0	83	10	604

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 (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	40	31	12	2	15	0	71	17	89
2020	Non-visible minority	40	30	14	9	6	0	71	15	547
2019	Visible minority	30	31	15	8	15	2	62	23	61
2019	Non-visible minority	35	28	14	13	9	0	64	22	507
2018	Visible minority	28	29	20	8	15	0	57	23	81
2018	Non-visible minority	31	36	14	10	9	0	67	19	562
2017	Visible minority	26	31	21	11	10	3	58	21	77
2017	Non-visible minority	35	33	14	8	9	0	68	17	598
2014	Visible minority	35	35	10	10	10	2	70	19	62
2014	Non-visible minority	32	35	13	14	6	0	67	20	603

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	37	34	12	4	13	0	71	17	89
2020	Non-visible minority	39	34	13	9	5	0	73	14	543
2019	Visible minority	27	34	18	9	11	0	62	21	62
2019	Non-visible minority	34	32	13	12	9	0	66	21	507
2018	Visible minority	33	29	17	6	15	0	61	21	81
2018	Non-visible minority	30	36	13	12	8	0	67	20	559
2017	Visible minority	27	31	15	14	11	3	59	25	77
2017	Non-visible minority	36	34	13	9	8	0	69	18	598
2014	Visible minority	33	35	12	11	8	2	69	20	62
2014	Non-visible minority	33	35	12	13	7	0	68	20	604

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	39	24	16	5	14	1	0	65	19	89
2020	Non-visible minority	39	23	15	11	7	4	1	65	19	547
2019	Visible minority	26	24	20	14	13	3	0	52	28	62
2019	Non-visible minority	36	21	16	13	10	3	1	60	23	508
2018	Visible minority	31	24	16	14	15	1	0	55	29	81
2018	Non-visible minority	30	28	16	14	9	3	1	60	24	564
2017	Visible minority	32	18	14	16	11	10	0	55	30	77
2017	Non-visible minority	33	26	16	10	10	4	1	62	21	597
2014	Visible minority	35	25	9	11	12	8	0	65	25	62
2014	Non-visible minority	37	24	13	12	9	4	1	64	22	605

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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	15	44	40	89
2020	Non-visible minority	16	48	36	547
2019	Visible minority	24	31	45	62
2019	Non-visible minority	18	41	41	506
2018	Visible minority	22	29	49	81
2018	Non-visible minority	18	41	41	564
2017	Visible minority	21	35	44	77
2017	Non-visible minority	18	49	33	598
2014	Visible minority	27	42	31	62
2014	Non-visible minority	17	50	33	604

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	0	30	62	0	0	8	13
2020	Non-visible minority	23	15	49	9	0	4	94
2019	Visible minority	0	14	60	13	7	7	15
2019	Non-visible minority	12	17	46	15	0	10	91
2018	Visible minority	0	9	56	24	0	11	18
2018	Non-visible minority	15	9	50	18	2	6	101
2017	Visible minority	0	19	23	40	0	18	16
2017	Non-visible minority	9	10	41	22	6	12	111
2014	Visible minority	6	6	47	23	9999	17	17
2014	Non-visible minority	17	9	38	25	9999	11	108

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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	18	82	89
2020	Non-visible minority	14	86	547
2019	Visible minority	26	74	62
2019	Non-visible minority	15	85	507
2018	Visible minority	28	72	81
2018	Non-visible minority	15	85	564

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	56	44	16
2019	Non-visible minority	73	27	74
2018	Visible minority	63	37	22
2018	Non-visible minority	63	37	82

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	60	40	15
2020	Non-visible minority	53	47	76
2019	Visible minority	69	31	16
2019	Non-visible minority	51	49	74
2018	Visible minority	32	68	22
2018	Non-visible minority	57	43	82

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	100	15
2020	Non-visible minority	100	76
2019	Visible minority	100	16
2019	Non-visible minority	100	74

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	0	100	15
2020	Non-visible minority	7	93	76
2019	Visible minority	0	100	16
2019	Non-visible minority	7	93	74

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	0	100	16
2019	Non-visible minority	9	91	74

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	0	100	15
2020	Non-visible minority	8	92	76

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	33	67	15
2020	Non-visible minority	39	61	76
2019	Visible minority	37	63	16
2019	Non-visible minority	36	64	74
2018	Visible minority	45	55	22
2018	Non-visible minority	45	55	82

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	33	67	15
2020	Non-visible minority	35	65	76
2018	Visible minority	23	77	22
2018	Non-visible minority	39	61	82

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	59	41	15
2020	Non-visible minority	37	63	76
2019	Visible minority	50	50	16
2019	Non-visible minority	48	52	74
2018	Visible minority	46	54	22
2018	Non-visible minority	41	59	82

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	47	53	15
2020	Non-visible minority	45	55	76
2019	Visible minority	45	55	16
2019	Non-visible minority	36	64	74
2018	Visible minority	45	55	22
2018	Non-visible minority	46	54	82

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	40	60	15
2020	Non-visible minority	21	79	76
2019	Visible minority	43	57	16
2019	Non-visible minority	32	68	74

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	66	34	15
2020	Non-visible minority	53	47	76
2019	Visible minority	37	63	16
2019	Non-visible minority	59	41	74
2018	Visible minority	63	37	22
2018	Non-visible minority	56	44	82

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	41	59	22
2018	Non-visible minority	40	60	82

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	0	100	16
2019	Non-visible minority	0	100	74

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	0	100	15
2020	Non-visible minority	8	92	76

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	47	53	15
2020	Non-visible minority	46	54	76
2019	Visible minority	43	57	16
2019	Non-visible minority	46	54	74
2018	Visible minority	27	73	22
2018	Non-visible minority	47	53	82

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	36	64	22
2018	Non-visible minority	31	69	82

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	40	60	15
2020	Non-visible minority	56	44	76
2019	Visible minority	38	62	16
2019	Non-visible minority	45	55	74
2018	Visible minority	54	46	22
2018	Non-visible minority	48	52	82

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	0	100	15
2020	Non-visible minority	8	92	76
2019	Visible minority	0	100	16
2019	Non-visible minority	11	89	74
2018	Visible minority	0	100	22
2018	Non-visible minority	9	91	82

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	0	100	16
2019	Non-visible minority	8	92	74
2018	Visible minority	0	100	22
2018	Non-visible minority	9	91	82

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	47	53	15
2020	Non-visible minority	31	69	76
2019	Visible minority	31	69	16
2019	Non-visible minority	41	59	74
2018	Visible minority	32	68	22
2018	Non-visible minority	38	62	82

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	23	77	21
2018	Non-visible minority	10	90	78

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	24	76	21
2018	Non-visible minority	46	54	78

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	29	71	21
2018	Non-visible minority	52	48	78

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	0	100	21
2018	Non-visible minority	0	100	78

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	67	33	21
2018	Non-visible minority	67	33	78

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	11	11	16	8	17	29	7	34	40	89
2020	Non-visible minority	15	16	17	11	8	27	7	46	28	546
2019	Visible minority	18	8	13	11	21	20	8	37	45	62
2019	Non-visible minority	14	14	18	10	14	27	4	40	35	506
2018	Visible minority	15	20	17	9	21	8	10	43	36	79
2018	Non-visible minority	13	17	19	11	12	25	4	42	32	559
2017	Visible minority	10	15	21	9	11	25	9	38	31	77
2017	Non-visible minority	14	16	17	9	11	25	8	45	30	599
2014	Visible minority	14	12	19	14	14	22	5	37	38	62
2014	Non-visible minority	12	16	20	9	9	30	5	43	26	605

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	28	23	15	8	16	9	2	57	26	88
2020	Non-visible minority	30	31	15	9	6	7	1	67	17	545
2019	Visible minority	24	20	16	8	18	12	2	51	30	62
2019	Non-visible minority	28	29	16	11	8	7	1	62	21	508
2018	Visible minority	25	21	18	15	10	9	1	51	28	80
2018	Non-visible minority	28	28	18	11	7	7	1	61	20	562
2017	Visible minority	22	25	22	4	11	15	1	56	18	77
2017	Non-visible minority	27	35	17	6	7	7	1	68	14	599
2014	Visible minority	21	17	21	12	14	14	2	45	30	62
2014	Non-visible minority	23	26	21	8	7	15	1	58	17	604

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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	22	78	89
2020	Non-visible minority	7	93	546
2019	Visible minority	20	80	61
2019	Non-visible minority	8	92	507
2018	Visible minority	22	78	80
2018	Non-visible minority	7	93	563

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	43	57	19
2020	Non-visible minority	36	64	35
2018	Visible minority	42	58	17
2018	Non-visible minority	51	49	41

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	100	19
2020	Non-visible minority	100	35
2019	Visible minority	100	12
2019	Non-visible minority	100	39
2018	Visible minority	100	17
2018	Non-visible minority	100	41

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	0	100	12
2019	Non-visible minority	0	100	39

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	42	58	19
2020	Non-visible minority	0	100	35
2018	Visible minority	42	58	17
2018	Non-visible minority	0	100	41

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	37	63	19
2020	Non-visible minority	23	77	35

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	62	19
2020	Non-visible minority	48	52	35
2018	Visible minority	36	64	17
2018	Non-visible minority	42	58	41

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	0	100	12
2019	Non-visible minority	0	100	39

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	0	100	19
2020	Non-visible minority	0	100	35

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	38	62	19
2020	Non-visible minority	36	64	35
2019	Visible minority	0	100	12
2019	Non-visible minority	30	70	39

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	100	19
2020	Non-visible minority	100	35
2019	Visible minority	100	12
2019	Non-visible minority	100	39

Question 64m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	100	19
2020	Non-visible minority	100	35
2019	Visible minority	100	12
2019	Non-visible minority	100	39
2018	Visible minority	100	17
2018	Non-visible minority	100	41

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	0	100	12
2019	Non-visible minority	21	79	39
2018	Visible minority	36	64	17
2018	Non-visible minority	22	78	41

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	0	100	17
2018	Non-visible minority	14	86	41

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2019	Visible minority	0	100	12
2019	Non-visible minority	0	100	39

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	26	74	19
2020	Non-visible minority	24	76	35
2019	Visible minority	0	100	12
2019	Non-visible minority	16	84	39

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	100	19
2020	Non-visible minority	100	35
2018	Visible minority	100	17
2018	Non-visible minority	100	41

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	63	37	19
2020	Non-visible minority	64	36	35
2018	Visible minority	53	47	17
2018	Non-visible minority	63	37	41

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	42	58	17
2018	Non-visible minority	40	60	38

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	48	52	17
2018	Non-visible minority	50	50	38

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	0	100	17
2018	Non-visible minority	0	100	38

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2018	Visible minority	59	41	17
2018	Non-visible minority	76	24	38

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	9	12	17	5	19	32	6	35	39	89
2020	Non-visible minority	18	14	16	6	5	33	7	54	20	546
2019	Visible minority	18	7	21	10	11	24	8	38	31	62
2019	Non-visible minority	17	12	20	4	8	33	7	48	20	506
2018	Visible minority	18	16	22	10	14	10	11	42	30	81
2018	Non-visible minority	15	15	22	4	7	31	5	48	17	561
2017	Visible minority	10	14	17	4	14	32	10	41	30	77
2017	Non-visible minority	14	14	21	3	5	34	9	50	14	597
2014	Visible minority	15	11	26	8	7	26	7	38	23	62
2014	Non-visible minority	12	13	23	3	4	39	6	47	12	605

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	22	24	19	7	16	11	1	52	26	89
2020	Non-visible minority	35	28	16	5	5	9	1	71	12	544
2019	Visible minority	28	16	20	7	11	16	2	54	22	61
2019	Non-visible minority	35	27	15	6	5	10	1	70	13	508
2018	Visible minority	29	26	17	10	10	6	2	60	22	81
2018	Non-visible minority	31	29	19	5	5	11	1	67	11	563
2017	Visible minority	22	30	14	8	11	15	0	61	22	77
2017	Non-visible minority	30	30	19	3	4	12	2	70	9	594
2014	Visible minority	28	26	14	8	12	11	2	61	23	62
2014	Non-visible minority	28	26	19	3	3	19	1	68	8	604

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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	21	25	13	23	18	0	1	46	41	89
2020	Non-visible minority	26	29	21	14	10	0	1	55	24	546

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	32	19	24	11	10	1	2	54	22	88
2020	Non-visible minority	34	29	19	10	7	1	0	64	17	545
2019	Visible minority	20	25	26	10	16	0	3	46	27	62
2019	Non-visible minority	20	26	24	16	14	0	0	46	30	507
2018	Visible minority	17	19	23	14	20	0	6	39	36	81
2018	Non-visible minority	17	23	22	19	19	0	1	40	38	566
2017	Visible minority	13	21	25	21	15	0	5	37	37	77
2017	Non-visible minority	21	24	20	17	16	0	2	46	33	596

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	17	18	23	23	17	2	36	41	89
2020	Non-visible minority	9	15	29	25	22	0	24	47	547
2019	Visible minority	17	26	19	14	24	0	43	38	62
2019	Non-visible minority	9	17	28	22	25	0	26	47	507
2018	Visible minority	15	21	20	20	21	3	37	42	81
2018	Non-visible minority	10	17	32	17	22	0	28	40	566
2017	Visible minority	10	23	28	24	13	2	34	38	77
2017	Non-visible minority	9	21	27	23	19	0	30	42	598

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	22	24	14	9	0	5	51	23	89
2020	Non-visible minority	22	32	24	14	7	0	1	54	21	545
2019	Visible minority	35	27	16	6	15	2	0	63	21	62
2019	Non-visible minority	22	33	23	13	8	0	0	56	21	503
2018	Visible minority	21	28	27	9	10	0	5	52	19	81
2018	Non-visible minority	20	36	26	12	5	0	2	57	17	562
2017	Visible minority	22	36	17	16	4	0	5	61	21	77
2017	Non-visible minority	23	31	25	10	7	0	3	56	18	594

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	11	15	20	22	26	3	2	28	51	88
2020	Non-visible minority	12	22	23	20	21	1	0	34	42	545
2019	Visible minority	18	22	17	7	35	2	0	40	42	62
2019	Non-visible minority	11	19	17	23	30	1	0	29	53	505
2018	Visible minority	14	18	17	19	29	0	4	33	49	81
2018	Non-visible minority	13	21	21	18	25	0	1	34	44	563
2017	Visible minority	11	19	24	25	13	1	6	33	41	76
2017	Non-visible minority	14	23	24	16	21	1	1	38	38	597

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	29	22	12	19	13	0	4	53	34	89
2020	Non-visible minority	23	26	21	14	14	0	1	50	29	545
2019	Visible minority	33	21	15	6	19	2	3	58	27	62
2019	Non-visible minority	28	22	20	12	15	0	3	51	28	508
2018	Visible minority	35	13	12	11	18	0	12	54	33	81
2018	Non-visible minority	29	21	21	10	15	0	4	53	26	560
2017	Visible minority	27	18	18	8	13	1	15	54	25	77
2017	Non-visible minority	25	24	18	12	13	1	6	54	27	597

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	21	19	24	18	17	0	1	41	35	89
2020	Non-visible minority	19	23	25	17	16	0	0	42	33	545
2019	Visible minority	25	25	19	6	24	0	2	50	31	62
2019	Non-visible minority	19	27	22	14	18	0	0	46	32	507
2018	Visible minority	26	20	21	11	19	0	4	47	31	81
2018	Non-visible minority	20	24	25	15	15	1	0	44	31	564
2017	Visible minority	30	23	25	12	10	0	0	53	22	77
2017	Non-visible minority	19	28	25	16	12	0	0	47	28	594

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	24	23	19	14	14	0	6	50	30	89
2020	Non-visible minority	27	22	20	13	11	0	7	53	25	545

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	27	30	25	3	11	0	4	59	15	88
2020	Non-visible minority	33	34	21	7	3	1	1	68	11	545
2019	Visible minority	24	32	13	17	14	0	0	57	30	62
2019	Non-visible minority	29	34	21	9	7	0	0	63	16	503
2018	Visible minority	30	22	19	12	14	1	1	54	26	81
2018	Non-visible minority	28	31	21	14	5	1	1	59	19	562
2017	Visible minority	27	26	22	14	7	0	4	56	21	76
2017	Non-visible minority	29	30	21	10	7	1	2	61	18	594

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	32	22	24	9	9	1	2	56	19	89
2020	Non-visible minority	31	35	20	9	4	1	0	67	13	546
2019	Visible minority	29	37	20	8	6	0	0	66	14	62
2019	Non-visible minority	35	30	19	10	5	0	1	66	15	504
2018	Visible minority	27	34	19	8	8	1	3	64	17	81
2018	Non-visible minority	33	34	19	8	4	0	1	68	13	559
2017	Visible minority	28	31	19	13	1	1	6	64	16	77
2017	Non-visible minority	36	33	17	7	5	1	1	71	13	594

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	29	28	21	11	9	1	0	58	20	88
2020	Non-visible minority	38	36	16	7	3	0	0	74	10	546
2019	Visible minority	35	23	26	5	11	0	0	58	16	62
2019	Non-visible minority	40	30	17	8	4	0	0	71	12	502
2018	Visible minority	32	30	21	7	8	0	1	63	15	80
2018	Non-visible minority	39	31	18	8	4	0	1	70	12	560
2017	Visible minority	29	31	13	16	7	0	3	62	24	76
2017	Non-visible minority	42	31	14	6	6	0	1	74	12	594

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	33	23	16	9	17	2	58	26	89
2020	Non-visible minority	43	27	14	10	5	1	70	15	545
2019	Visible minority	37	18	18	6	21	0	54	27	62
2019	Non-visible minority	41	26	17	7	9	0	67	16	500

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	27	26	24	12	8	0	2	55	20	89
2020	Non-visible minority	23	28	26	14	8	0	1	52	22	546

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	24	17	21	15	21	0	1	42	37	89
2020	Non-visible minority	25	32	21	13	8	1	0	58	21	544
2019	Visible minority	34	26	29	6	3	0	2	61	10	62
2019	Non-visible minority	37	27	19	8	7	1	0	65	15	501
2018	Visible minority	36	26	20	10	5	1	1	64	16	81
2018	Non-visible minority	33	29	22	9	5	0	2	63	14	557
2017	Visible minority	32	25	19	13	8	0	3	59	22	76
2017	Non-visible minority	33	35	19	8	4	0	1	69	12	594

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	30	23	23	13	10	0	1	54	23	89
2020	Non-visible minority	37	29	22	7	5	0	1	66	11	545
2019	Visible minority	49	21	17	3	8	0	2	71	11	62
2019	Non-visible minority	51	24	15	5	3	0	1	76	8	502
2018	Visible minority	47	26	16	5	1	3	1	76	7	81
2018	Non-visible minority	51	23	14	5	6	0	1	75	10	558
2017	Visible minority	52	22	13	7	3	0	3	76	10	76
2017	Non-visible minority	54	24	12	6	4	0	1	78	10	598

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	26	24	21	12	17	0	0	50	29	89
2020	Non-visible minority	21	32	26	13	8	0	0	53	20	546

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	45	25	12	6	8	1	2	73	14	89
2020	Non-visible minority	68	15	8	3	2	0	3	86	5	546
2019	Visible minority	53	14	15	5	2	0	11	76	7	62
2019	Non-visible minority	74	10	5	2	2	1	6	90	4	502
2018	Visible minority	59	14	11	4	3	1	8	80	7	81
2018	Non-visible minority	70	14	7	2	2	0	5	88	5	560

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	48	16	13	1	13	1	7	70	16	88
2020	Non-visible minority	77	12	4	2	3	1	1	90	5	544
2019	Visible minority	48	10	11	8	17	5	2	61	27	62
2019	Non-visible minority	71	12	7	5	4	0	1	85	8	508
2018	Visible minority	46	15	14	10	8	1	6	65	19	80
2018	Non-visible minority	69	13	6	7	4	0	2	84	10	561
2017	Visible minority	55	20	5	6	8	1	5	79	15	77
2017	Non-visible minority	71	12	6	4	4	1	2	85	8	598

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	48	28	6	8	7	1	2	78	15	88
2020	Non-visible minority	61	23	9	3	3	0	1	85	6	545
2019	Visible minority	46	26	13	5	7	2	2	75	12	62
2019	Non-visible minority	50	28	14	3	3	0	1	80	7	507
2018	Visible minority	44	29	10	8	9	0	0	73	17	81
2018	Non-visible minority	40	36	15	5	2	0	1	77	8	563
2017	Visible minority	46	26	14	4	6	0	4	75	11	77
2017	Non-visible minority	46	30	15	6	3	0	1	76	9	595

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	48	24	9	5	11	1	2	74	16	88
2020	Non-visible minority	62	18	10	5	3	0	1	81	9	543
2019	Visible minority	43	17	7	12	16	2	4	64	29	62
2019	Non-visible minority	57	19	13	5	5	1	1	77	11	505
2018	Visible minority	43	21	16	6	11	0	3	65	18	81
2018	Non-visible minority	53	21	13	6	6	0	1	75	12	559
2017	Visible minority	48	23	9	9	8	0	4	73	18	77
2017	Non-visible minority	59	19	9	5	6	1	1	79	12	599

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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	49	12	4	6	6	23	79	15	89
2020	Non-visible minority	60	10	8	3	1	17	85	5	543
2019	Visible minority	49	10	9	3	3	25	79	9	62
2019	Non-visible minority	54	13	6	2	2	23	87	5	504
2018	Visible minority	53	10	8	5	0	25	83	7	80
2018	Non-visible minority	49	16	7	3	1	23	85	5	557
2017	Visible minority	52	8	9	1	1	29	84	4	76
2017	Non-visible minority	52	14	7	2	1	23	86	4	597

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	58	14	6	10	4	0	8	78	15	88
2020	Non-visible minority	54	26	13	4	1	0	1	81	6	547
2019	Visible minority	56	19	10	3	5	2	5	81	8	62
2019	Non-visible minority	61	20	12	3	1	0	3	84	4	506
2018	Visible minority	59	11	16	5	0	0	9	77	6	80
2018	Non-visible minority	53	25	12	4	1	0	4	82	5	558
2017	Visible minority	56	25	9	1	1	0	8	88	3	75
2017	Non-visible minority	58	23	9	4	1	1	4	86	5	595

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	64	17	8	2	5	0	4	84	7	88
2020	Non-visible minority	82	11	2	2	1	1	1	95	3	548
2019	Visible minority	67	14	6	3	2	2	5	88	5	62
2019	Non-visible minority	80	10	4	1	3	0	2	92	4	505
2018	Visible minority	51	21	6	5	8	0	8	79	15	80
2018	Non-visible minority	72	15	4	3	3	0	4	90	6	561
2017	Visible minority	62	12	12	1	4	1	7	81	6	76
2017	Non-visible minority	76	13	4	1	2	1	3	92	3	598

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	42	25	14	5	7	0	7	72	13	88
2020	Non-visible minority	44	29	17	6	2	1	1	74	9	547
2019	Visible minority	58	23	13	0	5	0	2	82	5	62
2019	Non-visible minority	55	26	13	3	2	0	1	82	4	506
2018	Visible minority	52	27	11	3	5	0	1	81	8	80
2018	Non-visible minority	50	28	15	3	2	0	1	80	5	560
2017	Visible minority	45	32	12	6	1	0	5	81	7	77
2017	Non-visible minority	51	30	12	3	2	0	2	82	5	596

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	26	25	36	9	4	0	1	51	13	89
2020	Non-visible minority	19	41	26	9	5	0	0	60	14	548

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	12	23	30	21	12	0	1	36	33	89
2020	Non-visible minority	5	25	37	23	9	0	0	30	32	546
2019	Visible minority	7	33	32	16	13	0	0	40	28	62
2019	Non-visible minority	7	22	41	17	12	0	0	30	29	508
2018	Visible minority	7	27	42	11	13	0	0	34	24	81
2018	Non-visible minority	7	24	38	20	10	0	0	32	30	565
2017	Visible minority	5	28	40	16	10	1	0	33	26	77
2017	Non-visible minority	7	20	41	20	11	0	1	28	31	598

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	19	24	32	14	9	2	23	44	89
2020	Non-visible minority	14	28	37	16	4	0	20	42	544
2019	Visible minority	18	16	47	13	5	0	18	34	61
2019	Non-visible minority	16	26	35	16	6	0	22	43	506
2018	Visible minority	13	19	45	15	9	0	23	32	80
2018	Non-visible minority	14	25	37	17	6	0	23	40	554
2017	Visible minority	5	21	56	15	4	0	18	26	77
2017	Non-visible minority	11	24	41	16	8	0	24	35	593

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	31	35	16	6	11	0	66	17	88
2020	Non-visible minority	39	44	10	4	2	1	83	6	544
2019	Visible minority	29	28	19	8	11	5	60	20	61
2019	Non-visible minority	26	41	16	11	5	1	67	17	506
2018	Visible minority	30	31	18	11	4	5	64	16	81
2018	Non-visible minority	25	43	15	10	6	1	68	16	563
2017	Visible minority	16	35	19	13	10	6	54	25	77
2017	Non-visible minority	17	40	16	13	10	4	59	24	597

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	32	32	20	4	10	2	0	66	14	87
2020	Non-visible minority	37	36	12	7	5	3	0	75	12	544

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	27	32	8	15	15	1	1	61	31	89
2020	Non-visible minority	37	28	10	11	12	2	0	66	24	547

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	41	30	15	1	11	2	0	72	12	89
2020	Non-visible minority	47	27	12	5	4	4	1	78	10	546

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	23	34	14	7	21	1	58	28	89
2020	Non-visible minority	29	32	18	12	8	2	62	20	546
2019	Visible minority	25	14	21	11	27	2	39	39	62
2019	Non-visible minority	17	34	14	18	15	1	52	34	507
2018	Visible minority	26	16	23	20	11	4	44	32	80
2018	Non-visible minority	18	33	19	17	12	1	51	30	562
2017	Visible minority	15	35	14	17	16	2	51	35	77
2017	Non-visible minority	15	36	18	17	13	2	51	30	598

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	39	33	12	12	4	0	0	72	16	89
2020	Non-visible minority	39	43	9	6	3	0	0	82	9	548

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	39	35	10	10	6	0	0	74	16	89
2020	Non-visible minority	43	40	7	7	2	1	0	83	10	548

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	43	30	16	6	5	0	0	73	11	88
2020	Non-visible minority	39	40	13	6	1	0	1	80	7	543

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	41	33	13	9	2	1	1	75	11	89
2020	Non-visible minority	50	32	10	4	1	1	2	84	5	543

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	53	10	7	1	6	12	11	82	9	89
2020	Non-visible minority	58	12	8	1	1	15	5	87	2	546

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	44	38	8	6	2	2	0	83	9	88
2020	Non-visible minority	54	35	6	2	1	1	0	90	4	542

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	44	25	10	6	13	1	0	70	20	88
2020	Non-visible minority	50	29	7	8	5	1	0	80	13	548

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	48	24	12	6	10	0	0	72	16	88
2020	Non-visible minority	54	30	7	5	4	0	0	83	10	547

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	25	67	0	0	8	0	0	92	8	15
2020	Non-visible minority	25	43	8	18	4	1	1	69	22	110
2019	Visible minority	41	30	20	0	0	10	0	78	0	10
2019	Non-visible minority	16	59	7	17	0	1	0	75	17	91

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	15
2020	Non-visible minority	98	2	110

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	15	70	0	7	8	0	0	85	15	15
2020	Non-visible minority	20	38	17	18	7	0	0	58	25	108

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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	13	87	88
2020	Non-visible minority	6	94	546

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	21	79	88
2020	Non-visible minority	12	88	544
2019	Visible minority	23	77	62
2019	Non-visible minority	16	84	508
2017	Visible minority	21	79	77
2017	Non-visible minority	19	81	597
2014	Visible minority	14	86	62
2014	Non-visible minority	14	86	606

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	40	60	18
2020	Non-visible minority	62	38	64

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	65	35	18
2020	Non-visible minority	81	19	64
2019	Visible minority	69	31	13
2019	Non-visible minority	82	18	81
2017	Visible minority	89	11	16
2017	Non-visible minority	77	23	112
2014	Non-visible minority	75	25	86

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Most positive or least negative answers (%)	Least positive or most negative answers (%)	Total responses
2020	Visible minority	57	26	8	0	9	0	83	9	12
2020	Non-visible minority	47	40	5	8	0	0	87	8	52
2017	Visible minority	40	27	6	8	19	0	67	27	14
2017	Non-visible minority	46	28	6	12	7	1	75	19	87
2014	Non-visible minority	55	30	6	7	1	2	86	8	65

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	41	28	10	7	9	1	3	72	17	89
2020	Non-visible minority	45	31	8	5	3	3	5	83	9	547

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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	25	44	27	4	64	36	89
2020	Non-visible minority	26	54	19	1	67	33	548

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	42	58	22
2020	Non-visible minority	41	59	144

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	17	10	26	14	29	0	4	28	45	22
2020	Non-visible minority	9	22	12	16	32	1	7	34	53	144

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	5	14	20	18	34	5	4	20	58	22
2020	Non-visible minority	4	11	6	15	61	1	2	16	78	145

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	46	18	5	5	3	6	17	84	11	89
2020	Non-visible minority	47	16	10	6	5	2	15	76	13	546
2019	Visible minority	30	16	20	2	12	4	17	58	17	61
2019	Non-visible minority	43	18	13	7	10	0	8	67	19	505
2018	Visible minority	31	16	24	3	8	5	13	57	13	80
2018	Non-visible minority	48	12	13	8	9	1	9	67	19	564

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Date modified:: 2019-03-01

2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 120. Are you a member of a visible minority group?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

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

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

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

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

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

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

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence