A 63-year-old man with long-standing hypertension takes ramipril 10 mg daily, amlodipine 10 mg daily, and chlorthalidone 25 mg daily. Home blood pressure readings (average of a week, properly performed) are 146/88 mm Hg. He denies missed doses, and pill counts confirm adherence. Which statement best describes his current blood pressure status according to Hypertension Canada?