Calgary Stampeders take the belt

Calgary Stampeders beat BC Lions 35–2 at home to start reign 16 of the CFL belt, the 4th for the franchise.

BC Lions had held it since July 7, 2000, with 1 defense over 13 days.

Calgary Stampeders held it for 36 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Montreal Alouettes on August 25, 2000.