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[LETTERHEAD OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP]

                                                   PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
                                                   CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
                                                   111 5th Avenue SW, Suite 3100
                                                   Calgary, Alberta
                                                   Canada T2P 5L3
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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We consent to the use of our report dated February 19, 2004, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Canadian Natural Resources Limited included
in its Annual Report (Form 40-F) for the year ended December 31, 2003 and
incorporated by reference in its Registration Statement on Form F-9
(Registration No. 333-104919), filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.


/s/  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Calgary, Alberta
April 9, 2004