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                                                                     EXHIBIT 4
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                              ACCOUNTANTS' CONSENT

The Board of Directors
Norske Skog Canada Limited

We consent to the use of the following reports in this annual report on Form
40-F (the "Form 40-F") of Norske Skog Canada Limited (the "Company") to be
filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Comission:

- -  Auditors' Report to the Shareholders dated January 20, 2003 included in the
   Annual Report of the Company and incorporated by reference in the Form
   40-F; and

- -  Comments by Auditor for U.S. Readers on Canada - U.S. Reporting Differences
   dated January 20, 2003 included herein.

We also consent to the incorporation by reference of such reports in the
Registration Statement (No. 333-98605) on Form S-8 of the Company.


(signed) KPMG LLP
Chartered Accountants

Vancouver, Canada
January 20, 2003