In 1660, New France had six male settlers for every female settler. ... The Filles du Roi's "dates," as well as their marriages, were overseen by Jean Talon, Indendant of New France.

In order for New France to prosper, people were needed. ... a sign of the fertility of this country, " wrote Jean Talon to the king, in 1670. Jean Talon actively encouraged their fertility, ...

New France, as this land was once called, ... In this depiction, the colony's top administrator Jean Talon greets the filles du roi as they arrive in Quebec in 1667.