Canada- While all the talk on Parliament Hill yesterday was about a coverup, the buzz at the Alberta Legislature was just the opposite.

Building staff were all in a tizzy about “the stripper” after startled security officials discovered a young woman disrobing on the steps of the Legislature early on Halloween.

One security officer monitoring the building’s security cameras spotted the lady pulling off her socks on the front steps of the sandstone Dome and went out to confront her.

But when she peeled off even more clothing he quickly retreated back into the building and called for help.

She was naked when additional security officers arrived from the nearby Legislature control centre shortly after 6 p.m., but put on her coat as they approached.

According to security officials, who declined to be named, she refused to provide any explanation for her bizarre behaviour.

The unidentified woman was held in custody until city police arrived to take her away.