It would appear as though there was a heads-up. It may have been a verbal heads-up from the minister's staff to senior officials in the department, notably Carol Beal, who have indicated, I believe, that earlier than the date on which this letter was sent and received, information was received by officials that some further analysis might be necessary.
The letter that was received from Monsieur Drouin from April 15 did not ask the minister to sign a new lease. He said if it is possible, please sign the new lease. That was what triggered--