EXHIBIT 8 CONSENT OF GLJ PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS LTD., INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS --------------------------------------------- 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 (From 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 "GLJ PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS LTD." Calgary, Alberta March 25, 2009