Lexi<3 - Fur Trade in New France By questschool Dec 1, 1608 Fur trade begins in Quebec. Dec 1, 1645 Ville-Marie ( Montreal) colonists begin to particiapte in fur trading. Dec 2, 1670 Hudson Bya company founded, taking over the fur trade. Dec 2, 1674 Domaine de l'Occident takes over fur trade. Dec 2, 1681 "conges" are now required. Only 25 "conges" a year could be sold Dec 2, 1696 Minister of Marine orders to stop all activity in the fur trade including the issuing of "conges".