Exhibit 99.3

March 12, 2007

Dear Sirs/Mesdames:

Re:Canadian Natural Resources Limited (“CNRL”)

We refer to the Prospectus Supplement dated March 12, 2007 to the Registration Statement on Form F-9 of CNRL dated November 27, 2006 (collectively the “Registration Statement”).

We hereby consent to the use of our firm name in the Registration Statement and to the reference to our opinion under “Certain Income Tax Information” and reference to our firm name under the heading “Legal Matters” in the Registration Statement.

Yours truly,

(Signed)

“PARLEE McLAWS LLP”

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