Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier absent from Skate Canada Grand Prix list
Key Questions
Why are Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier absent from the Skate Canada Grand Prix?
Paul Poirier has joined Skate Canada's board of directors, which explains his absence from competition. No official statement has been released on Piper Gilles' plans.
What new role has Paul Poirier taken on?
Olympic bronze medalist Paul Poirier has joined the Skate Canada board of directors after winning six Canadian titles and five world medals with Piper Gilles.
Will Piper Gilles continue competing this season?
It remains unclear as there is no official statement yet regarding Piper Gilles' competition plans following the pair's absence from the Skate Canada list.
Olympic bronze medalists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are not listed for Skate Canada Grand Prix. It has now been confirmed that Paul Poirier has joined Skate Canada's board of directors, which explains his absence from competition. No official statement yet on Piper Gilles' plans.