BC Lions take the belt

BC Lions beat Montreal Alouettes 44–23 at home to start reign 6 of the CFL belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Montreal Alouettes had held it since August 27, 1999, with 0 defenses over 6 days.

BC Lions held it for 17 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montreal Alouettes on September 19, 1999.