text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_87 (silver INTEGER, nation VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the fewest number of silver medals won by Canada with fewer than 3 total medals?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(silver) FROM table_name_87 WHERE nation = "canada" AND total < 3