EXHIBIT 7


                     CONSENT OF SPROULE ASSOCIATES LIMITED,
                  INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
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We  consent  to the use of our  report  with  respect  to the  reserves  data of
Canadian Natural Resources  Limited  incorporated by reference in its (i) Annual
Report (Form 40-F) for the year ended  December  31, 2008 and (ii)  Registration
Statement on Form F-9  (Registration  No.  333-146056) filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.




SIGNED "SPROULE ASSOCIATES LIMITED"


Calgary, Alberta
March 25, 2009