What is the role of the 'trustee' in non-Profit charities - specifically in Canada?

Question

In most constitutions of non-Profit charities, specifically religious organizations, they have 'trustees' listed - but what are their legal responsibilities - if any?

References to the their role - from a Canadian government website - would be appreciated.

Answer 1

The "trusttee" is almost completely non dominant.

Answer 2

A trustee is responsible for managing the assets of a trust.

In the case of a non-profit charity (charitable trust), the trustee is responsible for making sure the proceeds of the trust (the money donated) gets to the intended beneficiaries.