Ok I will bet you do have at least one or two 220 outlets in your Canadian home.
I support this from the 905 area code
http://helium.powerprice.info/meterResidential L-L voltage is 240V :: 2 phase at 180 degrees. You have that to your Oven and Dryer plugs.
If you buy a new house, it has another one in the garage for green vehicle charging stations.