This was stated in an old Simpsons episode and I wondered since then on its truth.
Strongly recommend the linked book by Lawrence Martin. Was assigned for review in Poli Sci studies in Canada. It's a little dated but even in 1982 the relation ship between St Laurent and Eisenhower was history.
The presidents and the prime ministers: Washington and Ottawa face to face : the myth of bilateral bliss, 1867-1982
http://www.amazon.ca/The-presidents-prime-ministers-Washington/dp/0385179812