OTTAWA - The Liberals and Conservatives have both been talking lately about collaborating across the aisle but as Parliament resumed on Monday there were few signs of any cross-partisan peace.

Government House leader Steven MacKinnon said Monday he’s under “no illusions” about the prospects for co-operation with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his caucus, even though the minority government needs opposition votes to pursue its agenda.

“Mr. Poilievre has a big decision to make. He can continue with the three-word slogans, or he can sit down and work on real solutions with the Liberal government,” MacKinnon said.

Addressing the Conservative caucus Sunday, Poilievre said his MPs will work with any party — even as he ripped into the government’s track record to date.

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