Unfortunately, I'm still unwilling to accept that as an answer, but I will go on.
Public Health Agency of Canada whistle-blowers recently informed The Globe and Mail that PHAC did not have a target for the levels of personal protective equipment it should maintain in the emergency stockpile. It didn't know the levels of stockpile the provinces and territories had, and it did not advise other levels of government about how much should be stockpiled.
Dr. Tam, as the chief public health officer, were you aware of this situation prior to COVID-19, and if not, why not?