By TOM LUTEY Joe Biden to Rescind Keystone XL Pipeline Permit on First Day in Office. President-elect Joe Biden is expected to yank the permit for TC Energyâs Keystone XL pipeline as soon as heâs in office. . His transition team declined to comment, but three different sources have confirmed the news to 'POLITICO.'. Kirsten Hillman, Canadaâs ambassador to Washington, declined to confirm reports as well, saying that Canada was still in favor of the cross-border permit. The Government of Canada continues to support the Keystone XL project ⦠Keystone XL fits withi...