BC Lions take the belt

BC Lions beat Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24–12 at home to start reign 30 of the CFL belt, the 7th for the franchise.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats had held it since November 3, 2001, with 0 defenses over 3 days.

BC Lions held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Calgary Stampeders on November 11, 2001.