Ira Wells
Ira Wells is an associate professor at Victoria College, University of Toronto, and is known for his insightful writings on censorship and its implications for democracy, notably in his forthcoming book, 'On Book Banning: Or, How the New Censorship Consensus Trivializes Art and Undermines Democracy.'
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Ira Wells is an associate professor at Victoria College in the University of Toronto and the President of PEN Canada.
A new age of ‘total war’ may be approaching. Are young Canadians ready?
Canada· 2026-02-22
Ira Wells, who literally wrote the book on book bans, shares his thoughts on the politics of censorship.
As a professor of literature, I have serious concerns about the debates over books happening in AlbertaCanada· 2025-08-27
Ira Wells is an associate professor of literature at the University of Toronto and author of the book On Book Banning.
‘Parents’ rights’ groups gain ground in Canada amid Alberta book ban | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-08-27
Ira Wells, a professor at the University of Toronto and the author of On Book Banning, points out the effects of censorship.
Ira Wells, who literally wrote the book on book bans, shares his thoughts on the politics of censorshipCanada· 2025-07-12Wells commented on the rise of nationalism in Canada in response to Trump's hostility.
What’s behind Trump’s love-hate relationship with neighbouring country
Australia· 2025-03-04
Ira Wells is an associate professor at Victoria College in the University of Toronto and the author of the forthcoming book On Book Banning.
Opinion: You have permission to tune Donald Trump outCanada· 2025-02-23
