BC Lions take the belt

BC Lions beat Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33–26 on the road to start reign 15 of the CFL belt, the 4th for the franchise.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats had held it since November 28, 1999, with 0 defenses over 222 days.

BC Lions held it for 13 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Calgary Stampeders on July 20, 2000.