There was a pilot project that was not implemented permanently and nationally. It was referred to as the mères brimées pilot project. It was implemented in Quebec and dealt with people taking what is called a retrait préventif. The results of the pilot showed that it was somewhat effective, but with the implementation of Quebec's own parental insurance plan, the need for that pilot was no longer clear.
On May 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.