NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan welcomed the government's announcement but said it was "long overdue."
"As more than two million people remain trapped under the devastating siege, many Canadians have been enduring daily distress that is beyond comprehension," she said in a media statement.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked earlier in the day why the government didn't act sooner.
Immigration.ca: Canada Introduces Temporary Immigration Measures For Those Fleeing Lebanon
NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan questioned why the Ukrainian emergency visa program has not been repeated for people in other conflict zones.
“The government has announced measures for those who have already left Lebanon, but nothing for those who are in still in grave danger and desperate to get to safety, Kwan said.