View the most recent version.Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please "contact us" to request a format other than those available.
The gap ratio is calculated only for persons living in families below the low income line. First, the gap is defined as the difference between the low income line and the family income. The gap ratio expressed the gap as a proportion of the low income line.